After much discussion and persuasion, the Spanish Women’s senior national team players have decided to end their boycott.
The entire World Cup winning team was striking following the handling of the fallout from Luis Rubiales, kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup presentation ceremony.
But the dispute has now been resolved after the country’s football federation (RFEF) said it would make immediate and profound changes to its structure.
The squad initially reiterated its stance to boycott the national team after new manager Montse Tome named her first group of players.
But the players have now struck an agreement following seven-hour talks with officials from the RFEF and the Spanish government sports agency, the National Sports Council (CSD).
The decision means Spain will be able to fulfil their first Nations League games, with the first coming on Friday in Sweden.
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