Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola

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Congo's soccer team faces challenges after a Spanish city canceled their World Cup warmup match against Chile due to Ebola-related health concerns. The Congolese soccer federation is seeking alternative arrangements with Spain's soccer federation and international bodies amid the ongoing health crisis.

Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis. Congo's soccer federation said it was in discussions with the Spanish soccer federation and relevant international bodies to find solutions. Government authorities in the southern city of La Linea de la Concepcion announced the decision to not authorize next Tuesday's friendly citing possible health risks linked to the Ebola crisis.