Applause for the returnee: World champion Jennifer Hermoso completed training with the Spanish footballers for the first time since the kissing scandal surrounding former association president Luis Rubiales.
The spectators present applauded when the 33-year-old entered the field with her colleagues on Monday evening in Madrid. After the game, the offensive player posed for photos with fans.
The team led by new coach Montse Tome will meet Italy on Friday as part of the Nations League, followed by a game in Switzerland on Tuesday next week. At the end of September, for the first international match after winning the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Hermoso had not yet been called up – probably for her own protection.
Rubiales had inappropriately kissed Hermoso on the mouth at the award ceremony after the World Cup final win against England in Sydney. The case sparked a storm of indignation around the world and the world champions temporarily went on strike.
Rubiales initially stubbornly remained in office, but then gave up under great pressure. He is also not allowed to approach Hermoso or have any contact with her. The controversial world champion coach Jorge Vilda was fired as part of the World Cup review.