Spain’s head coach Jorge Vilda has been accused of inappropriate behavior after a video surfaced of him appearing to touch a female staffer inappropriately during a game celebration.
The incident occurred during a match between Spain and Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 tournament. After the match, Vilda was seen celebrating with his team and staff. In the video, Vilda can be seen embracing a female staffer and then appearing to touch her inappropriately.
The video quickly went viral and sparked outrage among fans and players alike. Many have called for Vilda to be removed from his position as head coach of the Spanish national team.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has since released a statement condemning Vilda’s behavior and stating that they are taking the matter seriously. They have also launched an investigation into the incident and are awaiting the results.
Vilda has since apologized for his actions and stated that he was unaware of the implications of his actions. He has also stated that he will cooperate fully with the investigation.
The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the treatment of women in sports. Many have called for more respect and better protection for female athletes and staff.
It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be and what action the RFEF will take. In the meantime, it is important to remember that all athletes and staff should be treated with respect and dignity.