Spain Coach Pays Tribute to Victims of Train Crash and Player Who Died After on-Field Collision
De la Fuente honored rail crash victims and Jesús de Miguel before naming a 27-man squad with several new call-ups.
- On Friday, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his 27-man Nations League squad after paying tribute to victims of a recent train crash and Tenerife forward Jes de Miguel, who died Tuesday following an on-field collision.
- Fuente honored 69 people killed in the Oct. 28 rail incident, Spain's second major train disaster this year, and remembered Miguel, who suffered cardiac arrest following a collision with an opposing goalkeeper.
- The 27-man squad includes first-time call-ups Como defender Jacobo Ram, Real Betis midfielder Marc Roca, and Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, alongside Atletico Madrid playmaker Pablo Barrios and Real Sociedad forward Ander Barrenetxea.
- Spain plays the Czech Republic in Praga on Nov. 12, followed by a home match against England in Madrid three days later as part of the Nations League campaign.
- Having already qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals, Fuente made several roster changes to integrate new talent during the international break following the national tragedies.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Luis de la Fuente conveyed a message of pain and solidarity with the victims of the tragedy that has struck the country again before announcing Spain’s call for the duel against the Czech Republic and England. “Today Spain is in mourning. We are struck by a tragedy that never should have happened”, said the coach ... Continue reading “Luis de la Fuente’s most humane message: “Spain does not deserve this pain”
In the same statement, the list of candidates from the Spanish team has been announced.
Spain will have one last stop before the end of the year against the Czech Republic and England
The first memory, of course, is for Jesus of Michael and the victims of the train accident in Urda. «We share your pain, we will pay tribute to you on the playing ground», says Luis de la Fuente before a call is overimpressed that dispenses this time -the circumstances force- from any ornament. There are three names: those of Álvaro Valles, Jacobo Ramón and Marc Roca, the three great novelties of a list of 27 players who will face the double due…
The railway accident in Urda and the death of Jesús de Miguel, Tenerife striker, have marked the staging of the list of summoned Luis de la Fuente este...
The selector published the list for the upcoming Nations League matches with an emotional video reminiscent of Jesus of Michael.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
