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Riazor Pitch in Shambles Ahead of Spain- Iraq Friendly

The exuberant celebration of Deportivo’s promotion left Riazor’s pitch in disrepair, threatening the quality of Spain’s upcoming warm‑up against Iraq.

During a jubilant post‑promotion celebration, Deportivo de La Coruña’s fans invaded the field, leaving the pitch in rough condition. This damage comes just two days before Spain’s 21:00 h friendly on 4 June, a crucial warm‑up for the World Cup. Spanish football authorities are assessing the surface to ensure it meets match standards for the upcoming game against Iraq. sos-zagle.org.pl