Jenni Hermoso accuses Spanish FA of ‘intimidation’ and ‘threats’ after call-ups

New Spain head coach Montse Tome said Hermoso had been left out of the latest squad for her own protection during a press conference. 

Spain’s Jenni Hermoso claims nothing has changed’ within the Spanish football federation (RFEF). Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Jenni Hermoso has accused the Spanish football federation of ‘intimidation’ and making ‘threats’ after the governing body called up a host of players who asked not to join up with the women’s national team.

Hermoso was not selected in Spain’s first squad since lifting the Women’s World Cup, but 15 of her title-winning team-mates were included in the 23-player group named on Monday despite announcing a boycott last month.