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Copa Del Rey Matches Postponed After Fatal Train Crash In Spain
The federation suspended the first-round ties in solidarity with victims, and 64 people died in the rail disaster, Spanish news agency EFE said.
- On Wednesday, the RFEF suspended all 24 matches of the first round of the Spanish Championship-Copa following a fatal rail disaster in central Spain.
- A high-speed train collided with another service in Toledo province on Wednesday morning, causing two carriages to derail and resulting in at least 64 deaths, according to EFE.
- Postponement impacts top-flight sides including Alaves, Celta Vigo, Levante, Real Betis, and Valencia, who were scheduled to begin their Copa runs today.
- The Spanish Football Federation stated the suspension acts "as a sign of respect and solidarity" with victims, while other clubs offered deep sympathies to those affected.
- Although Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid do not join until December, the RFEF will announce revised tournament schedules and final times for postponed matches in coming days.
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The Spanish Football Federation has decided to postpone all Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday due to the train accident in Toledo.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Center
L 27%
C 37%
R 36%
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