Spain Train Crash: Copa del Rey First-Round Matches Postponed

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A serious train accident south of Madrid, in the Toledo province, led to the suspension of the 24 matches scheduled to be played in the first round of the Copa del Rey. According to Maariv, the Spanish Football Federation made clear that it cannot remain disconnected from what is happening in the country. According to ONE, the Federation postponed all of the day's matches following the disaster and the train disruptions.

According to Haaretz, at least 64 people were killed in the accident. The Spanish Football Federation said an alternative schedule will be published soon, and new dates for the postponed matches will be set later.