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Spanish FA Postpones All Copa del Rey Matches After Train Crash
Spain's football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday. The decision followed a fatal high-speed train collision near Madrid.
- 64 people, at least, died when two high-speed trains collided.
- 544 passengers were aboard the Renfe and Iryo trains bound for Seville.
- The crash happened just after 9 a.m., between Mora and Orgaz.
- Two carriages derailed, according to a Castilla-La Mancha government spokesperson.
Why it matters: Local authorities warned the death toll could rise. The federation called the postponement a gesture of respect and solidarity with victims.
- Valencia, Celta Vigo and Real Betis were due to start their cup runs.
- Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid issued statements of condolence.
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Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames the story through football's response, with the federation's postponement and club condolences set against a rising death toll.
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What’s next: The federation will publish a revised tournament schedule and final match times in the coming days.
- Real Madrid and Barcelona enter the tournament in December's round of 32.
- What caused the two trains to collide on the same line?
- How many people were injured, and how high will the death toll rise?
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