'We are victims' – Spain boss Luis de la Fuente issues passionate defence of international football amid pressure from clubs to rest key players

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Aditya Gokhale

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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has defended international football amid criticism over call-ups of players amidst a busy domestic club calendar.

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  • National teams asked to rest players by clubs
  • De la Fuente criticised for not resting key players
  • Fires back saying they are 'victims of the calendar'
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