This women’s soccer team enjoy hours of wine and roses after recent days of rage. The title of world champion seems to have calmed the atmosphere of civil war that existed on the team that left for New Zealand 40 days ago. The victories acted as calmers for a group they were in. positions between Jorge Vilda and the players softenedalthough there are cases where the distance is still in effect.
Winner with six ‘rebels’
Inclusion in the final list Six out of 18 rebels (Jenni Hermoso, Irene Paredes, Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, Ona Batlle, and Mariona Caldentey) were decisive in achieving historical success, and the coach tried not to draw attention and approach these players and criticize what had happened before. At least with them. Jorge Vilda leaves after questioned by players the winner of this share after making the relevant decisions during the tournament This is fundamental to the success of the World Cup. And now neither the players nor the press question their hierarchies Even an England led by the amazing coach Sarina Weigman after capitulating in the final.
in this context, Unknown about Vilda’s futureHe renewed his contract with the Federation before the Eurocup in 2022 until 2024. hold him accountable selective. Especially after being named one of the World Cup winners for managing the crisis and the group in recent months. “I am very happy for Jorge because we have been through very difficult times and they know how to get through these days. Our coach has done a fantastic job in this World Cup. He is one of the greatest architects of it, along with the players.” . A 10″ for all enthusiastically warned Rubiales hours after Spain won the World Cup.
Federation idea. Renewing Vilda’s contract for another four years when they can sit down to sign the deal. But every time the Madrid man brought up the subject, he chose to park and focus on the present. 1 more year contract and without haste to renew. Vilda is the selector and coach of women’s football; this is a dual condition that allows her to benefit from the design of the growth of federative women’s football in Spain with the national teams and the promotion of this sport among girls in schools and clubs.
Unrest in the Federation
a certain federation Concerned about Vilda’s relaxed demeanor, the superior. In very relevant offices there are voices warning that Vilda may consider giving. one step aside to leave the selection on top After achieving this title in the World Cup. Jorge was named women’s national coach in 2015, replacing Ignacio Quereda, who resigned after 27 years. And now, eight years later, he can complete his term in 2024 with the peace of mind of leading a historic achievement in Spanish football.
The same sounds, the selector’s Federation may retain its status as women’s football coach, could continue to be Luis Rubiales’ strongman in this field, but leave the selection order to another person of his choosing. Someone you trust who might even belong to the federative structure that Vilda already manages. However, she could dedicate her work to guiding the growth of women’s football in Spain after this World Cup on the bench and bet someone like-minded would replace her.
Vilda recently dropped her serious and defiant gesture in the first months of the locker room crisis to present a friendlier face. Despite the harsh attacks of the media and journalists in this war with the players, and even at the championship celebrations, he did not make empty statements. discreet backgroundas in the open-top bus that travels through the streets of Madrid, where he prefers to stay downstairs and give all importance to the football players.
The attitude, which ended with a conciliatory speech in front of the fans, was understood as a gesture to bury the battle ax, which his critics saw as part of a strategy, including the players who remained on the ground in the title. : “I want to remember all the players who did not take part in this World Cup.. Players who started, sacrificed and helped us. It applies to them too. The whole staff, the technical committee, the delegation… The president, who is one-fold. It’s true for all of you, but without all these players, these stars, we wouldn’t be world champions.”
Palmares or inheritance, dilemma
Only he knows Vilda’s future. Jorge will decide whether to stay on the bench to break the electoral record or take refuge in the offices to create a legacy in national women’s football. No one thinks of making a debut at a club to try their luck., feminine or masculine. Even Rubiales doesn’t know what the coach has in mind. But the only thing certain in the Federation today is that this time Jorge Vilda has the upper hand.