The Aporia · Spain coach announces Nations League squad in Ceuta in show of support after its migration crisis

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Luis de la Fuente, the Spain national team coach, announced his squad for the upcoming Nations League from Ceuta to show solidarity with the city dealing with a significant migration crisis. The announcement came days after thousands of migrants tried crossing into Ceuta from Morocco. De la Fuente’s decision highlights the growing sentiment in Spain to support Ceuta, one of two Spanish territories on Africa's north coast that has been under Spanish control since 1580.

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On Friday, Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spanish national soccer team, announced his squad for the UEFA Nations League from Ceuta to show solidarity with the city dealing with a severe migration crisis. Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in northern Africa near Morocco, saw over 70,000 people cross its border in late July amid chaos that resulted in more than 100 deaths, though most returned quickly. De la Fuente's announcement included him alongside residents of Ceuta and he stated, “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” highlighting the city’s importance to Spanish national identity despite ongoing challenges. The team will wear two stars on their shirts for the first time when they play against England at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 26 after winning a second World Cup title.

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“Article A describes the announcement of a football squad as a show of support for Ceuta, while Article B reports on a police operation to move migrants from beaches to a tented site in Ceuta.”

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Wilson, J. (2026, September 18). Spain coach announces Nations League squad in Ceuta in show of support after its migration crisis. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/spain-coach-announces-nations-league-squad-in-ceuta-in-show-of-support-after-its-migration-crisis/article_e5aa70f3-1296-5651-a38d-eeb3b52ef035.html

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced his Nations League squad from Ceuta on Friday in a show of support for the Spanish city in northern Africa that has become the center of a migration crisis. asserted

that → announce → crisis

For his first squad announcement since Spain won the World Cup, De la Fuente revealed his list in a video featuring him in Ceuta accompanied by residents of the Spanish exclave. asserted

Fuente → win → exclave

In late July, over 70,000 people pushed across the border from Morocco, with more than 100 dying in the chaos. asserted

100 → push → chaos

Most quickly returned, but a few thousand remain in the city of just over 80,000. asserted

thousand → return → 80,000

De la Fuente did not directly mention the border crossing or its impact, but he did say: “This is Ceuta, this is Spain.” asserted

this → mention → crossing

It echoed the rise in sentiment in Spain that Ceuta — a territory that until the mass crossing was mostly an afterthought for most mainland Spaniards — needs to be supported. asserted

that → echo → Spaniards

Spain opens the Nations League against England at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 26, when its players will wear two stars on their shirts for the first time after winning a second world title. asserted

players → open → title

After visiting London, Spain will host Croatia on Sept. 29 and the Czech Republic on Oct. 3, before visiting Croatia on Oct. 6. asserted

Spain → visit → Oct.

Del la Fuente kept his World Cup squad mostly intact. asserted

Fuente → keep → squad

Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martínez replaced Barcelona’s Joan García, who is out with a minor knee issue. asserted

who → replace → issue

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen is in for Marcos Llorente, who retired from international soccer. asserted

who → retire → soccer

Fermín López replaced fellow Barcelona midfielder Gavi, while Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández got his first call-up, replacing Borja Iglesias. asserted

Fernández → replace → Iglesias

Christians and Muslims, Spanish and Moroccan residents and day workers all live there in relative harmony behind a border fence that many migrants from across Africa attempt to cross or swim around for a better life in Europe. asserted

migrants → live → Europe

Spain coach announces Nations League squad in Ceuta in show of support after its migration crisis

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