Spain coach honors train crash victims and player ahead of Nations League matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente paid tribute to victims of a recent train crash and Jesús de Miguel, a second-division player who died from a cardiac arrest after an on-field collision. Speaking during the announcement of his squad for upcoming Nations League games against England and the Czech Republic, de la Fuente expressed sorrow over the tragic events. The train accident on October 28 resulted in 69 fatalities and many injuries, marking Spain's second major train disaster this year. Spain, already qualified for the quarterfinals, will face the Czech Republic in Prague on November 12 and England in Madrid on November 15.
- •Luis de la Fuente announced his squad for Nations League matches.
- •He paid tribute to train crash victims and Jesús de Miguel.
- •Spain will play the Czech Republic on November 12.
- •Spain also hosts England on November 15.
- •Spain has already qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — 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.
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