MADRID, June 19 (Reuters) - The Spanish women's soccer team have delivered a stinging rebuke to coach Ignacio Quereda and called for him to be replaced after they finished bottom of their group at the World Cup.
Taking part in the finals for the first time, Spain began their campaign in Canada with a 1-1 draw against Costa Rica but defeats by Brazil and South Korea left them with a single point from their three Group E games and without a place in the last 16.
"It's clear the preparation for the World Cup was inadequate," the 23-strong squad said in a statement on Friday.