Spain names Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for preliminary squad for Women's World Cup
Spain named its preliminary squad for the Women's World Cup on Monday with Alexia Putellas and three of the 15 players who had renounced the national soccer team after a spat with the coach. Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, was included along with Ona Batlle, Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey, who were among the players who in September announced they would not play for Spain because of differences with coach Jorge Vilda. “If these players are here now, it's because they are committed with the national team,” Vilda said after announcing his list.
