The Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE) has voiced strong criticism after a series of calls to players for concentrations by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) sparked protests over what it sees as a lack of prior dialogue. AFE described the situation as a grave misstep, noting that players were confronted with decisions about national team duties without the usual discussions that should precede such selections. The union questioned the rationale behind these calls to both the senior national team and the Under-23 squad, asking how such moves align with FIFA rules and proper procedural respect for clubs and players involved.
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In a formal statement, the AFE expressed its surprise at what it described as a lack of pre-selection dialogue from the RFEF after the calls were issued to players from both the senior women’s absolute team and the U-23 team. The union pointed to the remaining players who were summoned, emphasizing that their collective stance is based on arguments that deserve consideration and respect. The AFE underscored that the absence of a conversation before making these decisions undermines the spirit of cooperation that should guide national team matters.
The association, led by its president, highlighted that there appears to be a contradiction with the federation’s stated goal of moving toward a new phase built on dialogue and compromise. This contradiction is troubling for those who support the women’s game, which has just crowned world champions, according to the union’s assessment. The timing and manner of the communications, the AFE argued, raise questions about the federation’s commitment to inclusivity and collaboration with players and their clubs.
AFE also took aim at what it described as a recurring pattern by the RFEF: a perceived absence of interest in women’s football. The union criticized the federation for failing to communicate the list of selected players to clubs within the required window and for not adhering to FIFA’s 15-day notification period. This procedural lapse, the AFE asserted, constitutes a serious mistake with potential ramifications for the relationships between players, clubs, and the national program.
The conflict has reached a level that AFE says is intolerable and damaging to the image of Spanish women’s football. The organization urged the RFEF to pause any pressure tactics on players and to consider widely the reasons some athletes may feel hesitant about accepting call-ups. In a show of solidarity, AFE expressed full support for the current Spanish women’s absolute team and the U-23 squad, emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual trust in achieving team success on the world stage.
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