SPAIN’S World Cup heroines were united in bask country as they relaxed on a yacht and revelled with watersports.
England’s final conquerors celebrated in Ibiza as they put to one side the scandal over Spanish FA president Luis Rubiale kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips as the record scorer picked up her winner’s medals.
The Mega AgencyWorld Cup winners Salma Paralluelo, Jennifer Hermoso, Alexia Putellas and Misa Rodriguez relax on the yacht in Ibiza[/caption]
SplashSitting on top of the world are Alexis Putellas, Misa Rodriguez and Co[/caption]
SplashJennifer Hermoso and Misa Rodriguez still have winning smiles[/caption]
The Mega AgencyMaking a splash as Salma Paralluelo, Jennifer Hermoso, Alexia Putellas and Misa Rodriguez let theiR hair down[/caption]
The Mega AgencySalma Paralluelo, Jennifer Hermoso, Alexia Putellas and Misa Rodriguez hit the beach as Spain’s World Cup heroes enjoy brief downtime[/caption]
SplashOlga Carmona hit the winning goal in the final against England[/caption]
And it was Hermioso who often looked the most active.
The Madrid-born attacker, who plays for Pachuca, took a dip with an inflatable, joined team-mates paddling in a dinghy and went water-boarding.
Meanwhile, Sunday’s surprise matchwinner Olga Carmona wore a white bikini as she beamed towards the camera after a swim.
The Spaniards also waded ashore at a beach – looking more like excited day-trippers than players savouring the greatest achievement possible in their sport.
Carmona has perhaps had a more emotional week than any of her team-mates.
After scoring the only goal against the Lionesses, the Real Madrid left-back learnt hours later of her father’s death.
But Spain’s stars wore winning smiles as they appear to be a squad unified by their growing success Down Under – less than a year after 15 players refused to appear under coach Jorge Vilda.
Rubiales took only three of the reluctant 15 to Australia – leaving behind big names like Barcelona trio Mapi Leon, Patri Guijarro and Claudia Pina.
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But the country got together – be it fans from Real Madrid or Barca or wherever – as Spain’s battling route to Sunday’s showpiece peaked with an impressive triumph over favourites England.
Even after victory, however, it’s been a controversial time for some.
In particular, Rubiales, the country’s leading football official, has faced calls to resign amid more allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
SplashJennifer Hermoso takes it easy with a drink on the luxury yacht[/caption]
SplashSpain and Real Madrid left-back Olga Carmona basks in perfect weather[/caption]
SplashSpain make waves after earning their wings in the World Cup[/caption]
SplashJennifer Hermoso looks to be the most dynamic of all the Spanish revellers[/caption]
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