Days after the Rubiales controversy, Jenni Hermoso reappeared with a joint statement from most of the Spanish football association, representing the voice of FUTPRO. The message underscored that Hermoso’s union is actively defending her interests in coordination with her agency. The document conveyed a clear demand for action through the union and signaled that Amanda Gutierrez, the head of FUTPRO, would meet with the second vice president and the Minister of Labor and Social Economy the following Monday to address the case.
We must see acts that align with the idea that accountability is real. The statement stressed that women players deserve protection from behavior considered unacceptable and that appropriate measures will be taken to uphold this standard, ensuring those actions do not go unpunished.
In the messaging, FUTPRO asserted its stance with a firm refusal of any conduct that harms a woman’s dignity. The document, which Hermoso helped sign, emphasized the union’s commitment to safeguarding players and addressing issues that affect their well being.
In Hermoso own words, the union, in coordination with her talent management partner, is tasked with advocating for her interests and ensuring her voice is heard. This sentiment was echoed in social posts from Hermoso and FUTPRO, highlighting a shared determination to pursue justice and accountability. The accompanying public communications also reflected the union’s intent to pursue necessary protocols and protections through the Royal Spanish Football Federation so that players’ rights are preserved and respected across the sport.
As the conversation continued, official statements from FUTPRO indicated that additional details would be announced shortly. The federation reiterated its call for safeguarding measures within the sport and for a culture that values equality and respect in every professional setting, including the world of women’s football where champions must be represented by those who embody these values. The overarching goal remains advancing equality and countering sexism in all forms while ensuring robust protections for athletes.
An official communication regarding the latest developments involving the federation’s athletes in high profile events affirmed the ongoing work to establish a safe, inclusive environment for players in the women’s game. The updates signaled that more information would be released as it becomes available, underscoring the federation and players’ groups dedication to transparency and accountability.
In addition, FUTPRO pressed for the Royal Spanish Council for Sport to actively back and promote prevention and response mechanisms within its mandate to counter sexual harassment, machismo, and gender-based discrimination in football. This emphasis reflects a broader push to create professional spaces that support every player’s dignity and safety.
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Minutes before the official announcement, the union revealed that a meeting would take place the following Monday. The second vice president and Minister of Labor and Social Economy would sit down with Amanda Gutierrez, president of FUTPRO, along with a delegation from the organization. The aim was to explore the status of players working conditions and to reinforce coordinated action designed to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future. The statement underscored that football is a profession that requires conditions and spaces free from sexist violence, with a focus on concrete remedies and concrete commitments to improve the environment for players.