Spain's WC Run: Blessing & Curse. Federation Unworthy of Brilliance.

Spain's World Cup victory contrasts the development of the women's game.

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Players are not respected by the Federation or coach Jorge Vilda.

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Vilda and Federation are unworthy of the talent of the players.

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Spain's team is in disarray as a result of the federation's measures.

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Vilda claims that learning is a process, but many players dispute this.

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Spanish players with talent stand out despite the federation's flaws.

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Private complaints concerning the training environment were made by 15 elite athletes.

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Player-coach relations deteriorated as a result of the Federation's reprimand.

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Spanish players are the epitome of the game's beauty despite obstacles.

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