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Local media reported that the Spanish women's team were in chaos
last month, with players on the verge of a mutiny if the
federation did not relieve Vilda of his duties.
"The RFEF can confirm that, throughout today, we received 15
emails from 15 players of the women's senior soccer team... in
which they state that the current situation affects
'significantly' their emotional state and their health and that,
'as long as it is not reversed', they resign from the Spanish
national team," the Spanish FA said in a statement.
"The RFEF is not going to allow the players to question the
continuity of the national coach and his coaching staff, since
making those decisions does not fall within their powers."
The RFEF said that refusing to honour a call-up for a national
team was classified as a "very serious infraction and can carry
sanctions of two and five years of disqualification".
According to sources close to the situation, the players are
unhappy with the management of injuries, the atmosphere in the
locker room, Vilda's team selection and his training sessions.
The RFEF, which did not disclose the identities of the 15
players, said it fully supported the coach and that the players
will only return to the team if they "recognise their mistake
and ask for forgiveness".
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas, editing by Ed Osmond)
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