24 Copa del Rey Matches Postponed in Spain
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has announced that the 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed to honour the victims of the high-speed train accident in the Toledo region. Thursday's matches are expected to remain on schedule, depending on developments.
A high-speed train accident in the Toledo region of Spain killed 64 people. The accident has also affected the football calendar. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that the 24 Copa del Rey matches planned for Wednesday have been postponed.
The federation decided that the men's Copa del Rey matches will not be played today, in memory of those who lost their lives in the accident and in solidarity with the victims. No new dates for the matches have been announced yet.
In its statement, the RFEF said it is ready to support those affected by the accident. The federation noted that it could act to provide assistance if authorities need it.
The matches scheduled for Thursday are expected to go ahead as planned, subject to developments. The federation's further statements will be decisive for any changes to the calendar.
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