"In a moment that he was doing very well, he got injured. I spoke with him and told him, 'continue on your path, do not listen to what the media is saying.' Of the ten best goalkeepers in the world, six are Spanish, meaning some great ones would miss out."
"The recent conflict in Iran has UEFA and CONMEBOL scrambling as football in the Middle East has been paused in many countries. Qatar, the host for the cup match between the latest European and South American champions, is one of the countries that has taken a break from football due to security concerns."
"Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said a venue change to keep the March 27 date intact is possible. It's the last real gap in the calendar before FIFA World Cup prep kicks in, and playing it at the Metropolitano in Madrid could be a solution."
The Finalíssima between Spain and Argentina faces potential relocation from Qatar to Madrid on March 27 due to security concerns following recent Iran conflict. Football activities have paused across the Middle East, prompting UEFA and CONMEBOL to explore alternatives. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente considers the Metropolitano in Madrid as a solution to maintain the scheduled date, which represents the final calendar gap before World Cup preparations intensify. Meanwhile, Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García's outstanding form in La Liga has generated speculation about his national team inclusion, though de la Fuente has reportedly committed to established keepers Unai Simón, David Raya, and Álex Remiro. García's defensive metrics show he has prevented 7.68 goals beyond expected models. De la Fuente emphasized Spain's goalkeeper depth, noting six of the world's ten best keepers are Spanish.
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