Hermoso accused the Spanish federation of using “manipulation” to “intimidate” players. After the call-ups were announced, the players published a statement stressing the boycott remains in place and expressing their regret that they were again “put in a position in which we never wanted to be in” and intended to explore the potential legal implications of being called up against their wishes.

  • Fushuan [he/him]@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    What really flabbergasted me though was that they are supposed to travel to the match by train in tourist class

    This is so weird, it would be cheaper to rent a private bus. It feels vindictive.