While the events around the World Cup are the climax, there is a patient scene setting. Players had complained about Quereda as early as 2011 and the team complained collectively in 2015 after a disappointing World Cup exit. The documentary highlights just how powerless the players were as Vilda operated as sporting director and manager, essentially being his own boss. Rubiales’ behaviour at the World Cup went far beyond the forced kiss of Hermoso. Mapi León, who does not feature in the documentary, has not played for Spain since withdrawing from national team duty before the World Cup.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2024 03:10 UTC