Spanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
Summary
Spain’s national football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday after a train crash in central Spain killed at least 30 people and injured about 80. The federation said it acted in solidarity with victims and will announce a revised schedule; Thursday’s first-round games remain scheduled.Key Facts
- At least 30 people died in the train crash, and about 80 were injured, authorities said.
- A high-speed train struck the rear of another train that had stopped on the track.
- The death toll could rise, authorities said.
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday.
- The federation said it would later provide a revised tournament schedule.
- Thursday’s first-round games were not postponed, and the Spanish league had not announced weekend postponements.
- Barcelona and Real Madrid issued messages of condolence and support for those affected.
- Sevilla held a moment of silence before training and cancelled manager Luis Garcia Plaza’s press conference.
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