The Spanish national team, unbeaten since the start of the Confederations Cup, found itself in the spotlight last Tuesday for reasons other than their performance on the field.
According to Brazilian media outlet Globoesporte, five Spanish players allegedly received a visit from prostitutes after their match against Uruguay on June 16 in their hotel. However, this information has been vehemently denied by the Spanish Federation.
The Spanish public has strongly reacted to these allegations, considering them to be baseless and aimed at tarnishing the image of La Roja, perceived as the favorite in the competition. Spanish media outlets, including the renowned sports daily Marca, have taken a proactive stance in defending the national team. Marca has accused Brazil of harboring jealousy and attempting to damage the reputation of the world champions.
Sergio Ramos, a prominent player in the team, suggested that this might be a strategy to destabilize the selection but expressed confidence that it wouldn’t succeed. Despite the controversy, Spain faced Italy in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup with determination.
