Rome, 28 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Spanish Football Federation has decided to suspend all matches scheduled for this Wednesday, 28 October, in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The suspension follows the tragic railway accident that occurred this morning in Toledo. The federation, as already stated in a message on X, expresses its sorrow and believes it cannot remain detached from society. This affects a total of 24 matches. Those scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, will go ahead as planned. The RFEF must now reschedule the affected matches for a new date ahead of the draw for the second round of the Copa del Rey. “As a sign of respect and solidarity with all the victims of the tragic railway accident that occurred early on Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo, the RFEF (Spanish Football Federation) has suspended the 24 matches of the first round of the Spanish Championship – Copa del Rey initially scheduled for this afternoon and evening. The RFEF will announce the updated tournament schedule and the definitive kick-off times for the postponed matches in the coming days. The entire Spanish football family stands united in grief over this tragedy and offers its full support to the authorities in assisting the victims of this devastating accident”, the Spanish Football Federation said in a statement.
Spain: Spanish Football Federation suspends Copa del Rey matches
Rome, 28 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Spanish Football Federation has decided to suspend all matches scheduled for this Wednesday, 28 October, in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The suspension follows the tragic railway accident that occurred this morning in Toledo. The federation, as already stated in a message on X, expresses its sorrow and believes it cannot remain detached from society. This affects a total of 24 matches. Those scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, will go ahead as planned. The RFEF must now reschedule the affected matches for a new date ahead of the draw for the second round of the Copa del Rey. “As a sign of respect and solidarity with all the victims of the tragic railway accident that occurred early on Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo, the RFEF (Spanish Football Federation) has suspended the 24 matches of the first round of the Spanish Championship – Copa del Rey initially scheduled for this afternoon and evening. The RFEF will announce the updated tournament schedule and the definitive kick-off times for the postponed matches in the coming days. The entire Spanish football family stands united in grief over this tragedy and offers its full support to the authorities in assisting the victims of this devastating accident”, the Spanish Football Federation said in a statement.