Big changes are in store for Spain, who have now appointed former player Montserrat "Montse" Tomé as their new manager. La Roja, who won their first ever World Cup to make Spain the second ever nation to win both men's and women's World Cups, have seen their impressive achievements overshadowed due to off the pitch issues, namely involving football executive Luis Rubiales, and before the competition, coach Jorge Vilda.
Vilda was dismissed on September 5th as the country seeks to move forward following the Rubiales incident, and for the first time in national history, the team will have a female coach. Tomé, who played as a midfielder prior to her retirement in 2012, was one of 12 national team employees to quit following the ensuing controversy that followed when Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the post match celebrations.
Tomé had served as an assistant coach to Vilda during Spain's victorious World Cup tournament and now will take charge of the team as they prepare their UEFA Nations League tournament later this month. Spain will be facing heavyweights Sweden, as well as Italy and Switzerland in their quartet.
