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The majority of Spain\u2019s World Cup-winning squad have agreed to end their boycott after \u201cprofound changes\u201d to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) were promised, according to National Sports Council (CSD) president Victor Francos.<\/p>\n
A decision was reached in the early hours of Wednesday morning following a lengthy meeting between the players, RFEF officials and the CSD in a hotel in Oliva.<\/p>\n
Fifteen players of the group from this summer\u2019s tournament were on Monday named in new head coach Montse Tome\u2019s squad for the Nations League encounters with Sweden and Switzerland.<\/p>\n
But 21 of the 23-player contingent had already stated they would not play for their country again until major changes had occurred within the RFEF, in the wake of former president Luis Rubiales kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony in Australia.<\/p>\n
Later on Wednesday, the RFEF appeared to clarify the \u201cprofound changes\u201d alluded to by Francos and also \u201cdispensed with the services\u201d of its general secretary Andreu Camps.<\/p>\n
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A lengthy statement read: \u201cThe RFEF is aware of the absolute need to start a new stage and close the institutional crisis that opened after the national team\u2019s victory in the World Cup.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Federation wants to show its support to all the internationals who are going through these unwanted circumstances; and reiterates its apologies for what happened after the World Cup victory to each of them and, in particular, to Jenni Hermoso, immersed in a situation that she did not create. We will always support them.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important to point out, given the events of the last few hours, that at no time has it been the intention of the RFEF to provide more noise and pressure on the players.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement added: \u201cDuring the last few days we have reiterated our public commitment to make structural changes to begin this new, absolutely necessary stage that respects criteria of good governance, transparency and equality.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand that the players need to feel that the Federation is their home, a safe environment where they can show their professionalism and sporting quality while displaying the privilege of representing Spain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe steps taken so far by the current leadership of the RFEF have always sought this objective. However, we recognise that until yesterday we have not managed to create a climate of trust with the internationals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have accelerated the changes planned by the Federation and we have communicated this decision to both the CSD and the international players.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpanish football deserves absolute recognition, and all of us who are part of it must unite to achieve it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement comes following the possible threat of sanctions to the squad for refusing to play for their country.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had several meetings that were conducted in an extremely cordial atmosphere in which people were able to speak freely,\u201d Francos said, according to Spanish sports newspaper AS, earlier on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe covered all issues. In terms of conclusions: firstly, we\u2019ve reached a series of agreements that will be signed tomorrow by the RFEF and the CSD.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurthermore, a mixed commission will be created involving three parties \u2013 the federation, the CSD and the players \u2013 to monitor the (implementation) of those agreements, which are related to the development of Spain\u2019s sports law in terms of gender policies, pay equality and furthering the infrastructure of women\u2019s sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe players also conveyed to us the need to make profound changes (in personnel at the RFEF). These changes are to happen immediately, and will be announced by the RFEF.\u201d<\/p>\n
The players had reluctantly turned up for duty on Tuesday amid talk of fines or suspension under Spanish sports law for \u201cunjustified lack of attendance\u201d, with Hermoso accusing the RFEF of intimidation in her own statement on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez also answered \u201cno\u201d when asked by reporters if she was happy to be part of Tome\u2019s squad when a group of Madrid-based players met at a hotel in the Spanish capital before they travelled to their nation\u2019s training base near Valencia.<\/p>\n
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However, lengthy talks between the players, RFEF and CSD officials resulted in the boycott ending, although two players will leave the camp ahead of Friday\u2019s match in Sweden.<\/p>\n
The RFEF also confirmed the men\u2019s and women\u2019s Spanish national teams would now share a single logo and branding \u2013 Seleccion Espanola de Futbol \u2013 translating to \u2018Spanish national team\u2019.<\/p>\n