Spain coach pays tribute to victims of train crash and player who died after on-field collision
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente paid tribute to the victims of a high-speed train crash and a second-division player who died after an on-field collision before announcing his Nations League squad on Friday.De la Fuente made several changes for upcoming games against England and the Czech Republic with Spain already qualified for the quarterfinals.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente honored those who perished in a high-speed train crash and a player who passed away following an on-field collision as he unveiled his Nations League squad on Friday. The coach articulated his condolences for the victims of the Oct. 28 rail incident, which claimed 69 lives and left 200 injured, describing it as a tragedy that should never have occurred.
De la Fuente emphasized that Spain is in mourning over this devastating loss. Additionally, he mourned the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who succumbed to cardiac arrest following a collision with an opposing goalkeeper. De la Fuente paid tribute to his colleague, attending his funeral the day after the player's passing.
The coach expressed solidarity with all those facing an irreparable loss, acknowledging the profound void left by their loved ones. Spain will face the Czech Republic in Prague on November 12, followed by an encounter with England in Madrid three days later. In his announcement, de la Fuente named a few newcomers to the squad, including Como defender Jacobo Ramón, Real Betis midfielder Marc Roca, Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, Atletico Madrid playmaker Pablo Barrios, and Real Sociedad forward Ander Barrenetxea.
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