JOR BLIMEY
Watch controversial Spain coach Vilda awkwardly try to join in celebrations but get totally ignored before walking off
SPAIN boss Jorge Vilda was snubbed by his team after they won the Women's World Cup.
Vilda's side defeated England 1-0 in Sydney to claim glory.
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Olga Carmona's 29th minute strike was enough to see Spain beat the Lionesses.
The final whistle prompted ecstatic celebrations from the Spanish side - but they still didn't appear to be a totally united camp.
Vilda initially jumped around with his coaching staff on the touchline.
Meanwhile, players celebrated among themselves on the pitch.
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Vilda's reign has been blighted by controversy.
In 2019 he reportedly banned players from locking their hotel room doors before midnight, because he wanted to carry out room checks.
Players were also claimed to be forced to reveal the contents of their bags at training.
Last year, 15 Spain stars staged a boycott of their national team because of Vilda's tenure, as they accused him of treating them like "children".
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Only three of those 15 returned for their World Cup squad.
In footage captured after the game, Vilda could be seen jumping around, trying to get into the middle of his players' celebrations.
He appeared to be totally ignored, however, and was subsequently seen giving up and walking off.
Last year, Barcelona trio Mapi Leon, Patri Guijarro and Claudia Pina all refused to play at the World Cup as players called for greater care and professionalism.
A statement read: "We want firm support for a professional project for women's football.
"A project that takes care of every aspect to help us get the best performance possible from a group of players we consider can achieve better and great honours.
"By any means, we have not quit the national team, as the Spanish FA say. Our commitment to the national team remains the same."
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas was among the 15 players to boycott.
While she did return to play Down Under, friction remained with Vilda.
She reacted angrily to being substituted against Sweden, ignoring her manager as she went off.
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Putellas was also left on the bench for the final, not being brought on until the very closing stages.
Vilda was booed by many fans in the stadium as he went to collect his medal after the match.
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