Soccer-Mutineers silent as Spain enjoy Women's World Cup triumph


Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Spain arrive in Madrid after winning the Final - Madrid, Spain - August 21, 2023 Spain's Misa Rodriguez and teammates are seen with the Wolrd Cup trophy on the bus as people gather to welcome them REUTERS/Juan Medina

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain put aside months of turmoil and division to claim their first Women's World Cup title on Sunday, overcoming a player revolt that saw La Roja lose some of their best talent even before the tournament had kicked off.

One of the world's strongest and most exciting teams arrived without some key players but a talented group of youngsters showed the grit and skill required to put all the problems to one side and won Spain's first major trophy.

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