Scandal! DR Congo vs Chile match in Spain canceled over Ebola fears
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The friendly clash between DR Congo and Chile, which was set to be a crucial stage in both teams' preparations right before the World Cup kick-off, has been called off.
Details: According to Instant Foot, the international fixture was derailed by a categorical and unprecedented decision from authorities in southern Spain.
The mayor of the Spanish city La Línea de la Concepción unilaterally imposed a strict ban on holding the match at the local stadium. The Spanish official justified his refusal to host the African squad with serious concerns about the Ebola virus.
Now, both teams are in a race against time to urgently find a new venue for the friendly just days before the tournament begins.
It's worth noting that the match was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 17:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: The Swiss national team star has been denied boarding for a US-bound flight.
