All the suffering was worth it, says Spain coach Jorge Vilda

The 42-year-old's long tenure as coach was called into question last year when 15 national team players sent letters to the RFEF saying they would no longer play while he remained coach

CHAMPIONS: Ivana Andres of Spain and teammates celebrate with the Fifa Women's World Cup Trophy. Pic: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

The Spanish FA (RFEF) did not wait long after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday before posting a pointed message on social media with a picture of coach Jorge Vilda kissing the trophy below the words "VILDA IN".

The 42-year-old's long tenure as coach was called into question last year when 15 national team players sent letters to the RFEF saying they would no longer play for Spain while Vilda remained coach.