Spanish authorities cancel a pre-World Cup friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Chile scheduled for 9 June in La Línea de la Concepción, southern Spain, citing Ebola-related public health concerns. Multiple reports say the decision is made at the local level by the mayor, who signs a decree banning the match. Other coverage adds that the action follows guidance or recommendations from Spain’s regional health authorities in Andalusia, and is described as a precautionary measure. DR Congo publicly criticizes the cancellation, with reports stating the team calls the decision unfair and discriminatory and questions the way the ban is handled. Meanwhile, later reporting indicates the disruption affects DR Congo’s preparations: the match is moved and played behind closed doors in France, where DR Congo plays Chile and loses 2–1. Across sources, the central points remain the same: Ebola fears related to an outbreak in Africa prompt Spain to stop the original venue in southern Spain, DR Congo disputes the decision, and the sides ultimately meet after the planned event is altered.
Spain bans DR Congo–Chile World Cup warm-up match over Ebola fears
Spanish authorities cancel a pre-World Cup friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Chile scheduled for 9 June in La Línea de la Concepción, southern Spain, citing Ebola-relate...
- Spain’s mayor in La Línea de la Concepción bans the 9 June DR Congo vs Chile warm-up match.
- The ban is justified as a precaution linked to Ebola-related health concerns.
- DR Congo criticizes the cancellation, describing it as unfair and/or discriminatory.
- The match is disrupted and later played with changes, including being held behind closed doors in another location.
- After the venue change, DR Congo plays Chile and loses 2–1.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, whose World Cup preparations have been disrupted by concerns over the Ebola outbreak, lost 2–1 to Chile in a warm-up match played behind closed doors in France on Tuesday. The post DR Congo lose in World Cup warm-up moved over Ebola fears appeared first on Vanguard News.
3 hours agoDemocratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
2 days agoDR Congo criticizes the cancellation of its friendly match against Chile in Spain due to Ebola concerns, calling the decision unfair and discriminatory. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-decries-cancellation-of-friendly-match-against-chile-in-spain/
4 days agoThe match was due to be played on June 9 in La Linea de la Concepcion, southern Spain, but local authorities called it off on public health grounds. The post Ebola: DR Congo faults Spain over cancellation of Chile friendly appeared first on Vanguard News.
4 days agoCongo’s soccer federation said it was in discussions with the Spanish soccer federation and relevant international bodies to find solutions.
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