Spain women's football team

Aitana Bonmatí is a worthy Ballon d’Or winner – watching her play is a joy | Moving the Goalposts

The brilliant Spain midfielder is making an impact on and off the pitch and deserves all the accolades coming her way

Sophie Downey

01, Nov, 2023 @10:13 AM

Ireland seal Nations League promotion after rain delay, Spain hit Swiss for seven

The Republic of Ireland secured a place in the top tier of the next Women’s Nations League after an hour’s rain delay in Albania

PA Media and Guardian sport

31, Oct, 2023 @10:32 PM

Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years over Jenni Hermoso kiss

The former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned by Fifa from all football activity for three years

Suzanne Wrack

30, Oct, 2023 @11:26 AM

Jenni Hermoso called up by Spain for first time since Luis Rubiales scandal

The forward has been included in the squad to face Italy and Switzerland, while Luis Rubiales is still under investigation for alleged sexual assault and coercion after her criminal complaint

Associated Press and Guardian sport

18, Oct, 2023 @4:24 PM

Spain’s World Cup win was part of battle for equality, says Jenni Hermoso

Footballer says becoming champions was ‘the only way that we had left to be heard, respected and valued’

Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondent

12, Oct, 2023 @3:04 PM

Jorge Vilda under investigation as criminal court looks into Rubiales kiss

The former Spain manager has been summoned as the country’s highest criminal court continues to look into Luis Rubiales’s unsolicited kiss

Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

27, Sep, 2023 @5:07 PM

Spain’s fight for change after World Cup is bigger than sport – it’s for all women | Suzanne Wrack

The World Cup winners have focused on the big picture by challenging not just individuals, but oppressive systems and institutions

Suzanne Wrack in Gothenburg

24, Sep, 2023 @7:00 AM

‘We gave our all’: Del Castillo praises Spain Women’s team spirit after win

The forward said ‘the team was emptied’ following the 3-2 Nations League win over Sweden, while Spain head coach Montse Tomé’s job is reportedly in doubt

Suzanne Wrack at the Gamla Ullevi

22, Sep, 2023 @9:04 PM

Spain deliver determined message and performance to match against Sweden

Spain returned to the pitch for the first time since their Women’s World Cup win and delivered a remarkable performance in the 3-2 win over Sweden

Suzanne Wrack at the Gamla Ullevi

22, Sep, 2023 @7:17 PM

‘We had to fight to be heard’: Spain stars Putellas and Paredes speak out

Decades of ‘systemic discrimination’ have long forced the country’s female players to shoulder more than football, Alexia Putellas said as she and her teammate Irene Paredes spoke out about the game’s sexism scandal

Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

21, Sep, 2023 @7:53 PM

All but two Spain players end boycott after ‘profound changes’ promised

All but two of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have agreed to end their boycott of the women’s national team, the country’s high council for sports has said

Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

20, Sep, 2023 @5:45 PM