England refuse to play friendly in Madrid

England are set to play Spain in a friendly next year – but will not allow the fixture to be held in Madrid, because of the racism problems they experienced at the Bernabeu in 2004.

England refuse to play friendly in Madrid
Mon, 13 Oct, 2008 - 09:55

England are set to play Spain in a friendly next year – but will not allow the fixture to be held in Madrid, because of the racism problems they experienced at the Bernabeu in 2004.

Contrary to reports, the Football Association are committed to a game against the European champions – which was personally requested by coach Fabio Capello.

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