Majority of Spain’s World Cup winners reach agreement to end boycott – CSD boss

A lengthy statement read: “The RFEF is aware of the absolute need to start a new stage and close the institutional crisis that opened after the national team’s victory in the World Cup.
Spain players celebrate after winning the Women’s World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Spain players celebrate after winning the Women’s World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

The majority of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad have agreed to end their boycott after “profound changes” to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) were promised, according to National Sports Council (CSD) president Victor Francos.

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.

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