{
  "id": 20057678,
  "title": "Spain not racist, says coach De la Fuente ahead of England clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/spain-not-racist-says-coach-de-la-fuente-ahead-of-england-clash-20057678",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T22:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/spain-not-racist-says-coach-de-la-fuente-ahead-of-england-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has firmly stated that Spanish football is not racist ahead of England's UEFA Nations League match in Madrid. This comes after England manager Thomas Tuchel reminded his players about UEFA's anti-racism protocol in preparation for the fixture. De la Fuente's comments come amid previous racism incidents in Spanish football, including racist chants directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. Tuchel had earlier explained that he would remind his players about the protocol if racist behavior occurs during the match. Spain's coach, however, emphasized his trust in a friendly atmosphere and praised both teams' playing philosophies.",
  "summary": "Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has insisted his country is not racist, dismissing concerns ahead of the UEFA Nations League clash with England in Madri Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-not-racist-says-coach-de-la-fuente-ahead-of-england-clash/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "England's Tuchel not expecting racism issues, Spain's De la Fuente says none exists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/englands-tuchel-not-expecting-racism-issues-spains-de-la-fuente-says",
        "published": "2026-11-14T20:26:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}