The Republic of Congo's planned friendly against Chile has been scrapped, sources confirm, after a suspected Ebola case sent officials into a panic. The match, set for a neutral venue, fell apart just hours before kickoff. Medical containment protocols kicked in as players and staff were isolated.
UK officials updated their travel advisory for Madrid on the same day, urging vigilance for anyone returning from the affected region. Documents obtained show the Foreign Office flagged the risk on Tuesday. The cancellation compounds concerns about international sport amid outbreak fears.
A source in the Chilean camp said the decision was 'unavoidable'. No official statement has been released by either federation.
