Luis Rubiales' resignation hasn't ended Spain's national women's soccer team fight for equality and a complete overhaul of the country's soccer federation.
to win pay equity. Yet without their success in winning four World Cups and four Olympic gold medals, would people have sat up and listened to their demands?
Spain players Alexia Putellas, left, Jenni Hermoso and Irene Paredes celebrate after defeating England for the World Cup title on Aug. 20.Last year, Barcelona drew the two largest crowds in women’s soccer history, both topping 91,500. People are paying attention to women’s soccer in Spain and the players, like the Americans before them, are seizing the platform. And they’re not alone.
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