Luis de la Fuente, Pedri, Robert Sánchez and the general secretary of the RFEF, Alvaro de Miguel, They wanted to say goodbye to the Spanish team of refugees, who will travel to Switzerland to participate in the European Unity Cup, the tournament organized by UEFA and UNHCR and in which 16 European countries participate. The European champions wanted to show their support before going to Swiss soil, during the concentration of the national team in the City of Football, in anticipation of the Nations League matches against Denmark and Serbia .
In a moving encounter, Spanish football, through Alvaro de Miguel, expressed his pride in the work carried out by the team and the passion transmitted by the people who are part of the Refugee Selection: “I would like to congratulate you on behalf of all and, above all, our pride in the path you are embarking on in the Unity Cup, with the suitcase full of values and the Spanish t-shirt, which represents the strength to fight for life and peace. The women and men who make up the national team are an example of strength and a mirror that many of us should look into. “We are excited to have you represent us in this tournament.”
In the same spirit, the members of the national team received advice from the national coach, Luis de la Fuentewho wanted to accompany the RFEF delegation which will participate in the Unity EURO Cup 2024 for a few minutes: “I wish you the best, we share competition days and I am sure you will give everything for victory. “You know this is your home, we will be very attentive to you.”
They wanted to accompany the selection of refugees Spanish internationals Pedri And Robert Sanchez, who wished good luck to the team members, “enjoy the experience of the tournament, that’s the most important thing”, said the Canarian, and they shared a few minutes of signings and photographs with all the footballers.
On behalf of the footballers, their captain, the Afghan Ebrahim Pisthazhe enthusiastically thanked the RFEF, “and we only hope and wish to make the Spanish team the champion of the EURO Unity Cup“. The delegation of the Royal Spanish Football Federation is traveling to Nyon this Wednesday to participate in the 2024 edition of the tournament, which will be held this October 11, with the participation of 16 teams in a competition that will take place in the facilities of the UEFA in Switzerland.
