Spain cancels a pre-World Cup friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Chile, citing Ebola-related public health concerns. Multiple reports say the match was originally scheduled for 9 June in La Linea de la Concepcion, a town in southern Spain, but local authorities intervene ahead of the fixture. The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, Juan Franco, signs a decree banning the game, describing the decision as based on health considerations linked to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. DR Congo’s side criticizes the cancellation, with at least one report describing its position as calling the action unfair and discriminatory. Other coverage indicates alternatives are discussed after the ban, including suggestions that the teams could stage the warm-up behind closed doors elsewhere to reduce risk. One report additionally notes that DR Congo ends up playing Chile in a different location and setting—reporting a 2–1 loss in a match moved due to the Ebola fears—though details of timing and venue vary by outlet. Overall, the sources agree the cancellation is driven by Ebola concerns and involves local Spanish authorities and the planned DR Congo–Chile warm-up.