The Swedish players reiterate their support for the Spanish team

2023-09-19 19:41:06

Several members of the swedish women’s national team They reiterated this Tuesday their support for the players of Spain in their conflict with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and criticized that they were forced to play this Friday.

“Es very sad that the Spanish players feel obligated to go to the national team, that cannot happen,” he told Swedish media Elin Rubensson after training this Tuesday.

The Arsenal player expressed herself in similar terms. Amanda Ilestedt, who described “strange” that they were summoned after showing their intention not to attend until the conflict with the RFEF is resolved. “It is not an easy situation for them,” said Ilestedt, in statements reported by the Aftonbladet tabloid.

No boycott

Despite the support for their Spanish teammates, the Swedish players assure not having considered the possibility of joining a possible boycott if those decide not to travel to Gothenburg to play the match against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League.

“We have not talked about that. We will have to see how everything evolves. Women’s football has grown a lot in recent years, it is good that some things come to the surface…“said Rubensson.

Ilestedt noted that they are preparing the game as normal, but events will continue. “Then we will make a decision after we know what is going to happen,” she said.

There are no more dates

The national team director of Swedish women’s football, Marika Domanski Lyfors, He expressed his solidarity with the Spanish players, whom he supports “completely”, although he stressed that they focus on the game.

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“If something else happens, we will find a solution. But the focus is on playing, for all of us, for the Spanish women and for us,” he stated. Lyfors does not support the idea of ​​Sweden boycotting the match in solidarity with the rival players.

“Unfortunately there is no possibility of playing on another date. And I think it could be a little counterproductive, because the players want this to influence them to achieve their goals. claims. If we change the date, do we favor your cause or that of others? “He declared.