This does not look like the"climate of mutual trust", the Spanish federation pledged to create with their players at the start of the day.
They were still summoned - against their wishes - to play for the national team when the delayed squad announcement came. Refusing to play against Sweden on Friday could see the players fined €30,000 or banned under Spain's sports law. .Concerns that were apparent long before the grab and kiss by Luis Rubiales which Jenni Hermoso says she did not consent to on the World Cup final podium.
Concerns that saw a dozen of the players who quit international duty a year ago refuse to go to the tournament. Rubiales did finally quit. National team coach Jorge Vilda has been dismissed. But his former assistant, Montse Tome, is now in temporary charge.That is why they made clear on Friday that they did not feel safe playing for their country without sweeping changes.And still, players who should be celebrating a career high do not feel listened to.