Copa Del Rey Suspended: 24 Games Affected by Tragedy in Spain
- On Wednesday, two high-speed trains carrying 544 passengers collided and derailed near Toledo, Spain, leaving at least 64 people dead. An Iryo train with 146 passengers and a Renfe train carrying 397 people were involved.
- The collision occurred between the towns of Mora and Orgaz on a route connecting Madrid and Andalusia, disrupting rail services and affecting travel for several football teams and their supporters.
- Following the tragedy, The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday out of respect for the victims.
- Top-Flight LaLiga teams including Valencia, Celta Vigo, and Real Betis were among those due to play, while leading clubs such as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid released statements expressing solidarity with those affected.
- The RFEF believes there is sufficient time to reschedule all 24 matches without disrupting the second-round draw originally set for Nov. 10.
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The Independent (US)Spain postpones Copa del Rey matches after dozens killed in train crash tragedy
On Wednesday, the Spanish Football Federation announced that the first of the 24 games of the King's Cup had been postponed following a train crash that had killed at least 64 people. The Spanish Football Federation stated that the decision to postpone was "an expression of respect and solidarity with all the victims," confirming that the new dates for the games would soon be set and announced. For its part, the authorities of the Spanish region…
Copa del Rey matches postponed following Spain train collision
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday the postponement of 24 matches in the first round of the Copa del Rey “as a mark of respect and solidarity” with the victims of a high-speed train collision. “The entire Spanish football family stands united in grief over this tragedy and stands ready to assist the Read More: https://punchng.com/copa-del-rey-matches-postponed-following-spain-train-collision/
The severe train accident in Spain has an impact on football. The Spanish football association RFEF has cancelled all the trophy games scheduled for today.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced the suspension of all 24 scheduled matches Wednesday in the Cup of Spain, in respect of the victims of the railway accident soldier with at least 64 deaths.
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