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Copa del Rey games suspended on Oct 28 in Spain after fatal train crash

Madrid, Oct 28 (UNI) The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has suspended all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday following a train crash in the province of Toledo that left at least 30 people dead and dozens injured.

"As a show of respect and solidarity with all the victims of the tragic rail accident that occurred early this Wednesday in the province of Toledo, the RFEF has decreed the suspension of the 24 matches corresponding to the first knockout round of the Championship of Spain - Copa de SM el Rey, initially scheduled to be played this afternoon and evening," the RFEF said in a statement.
"The great family of Spanish football remains united in grief over this tragedy, placing itself at the disposal of the authorities to provide assistance to the victims of this devastating accident," the statement continued.
The decision affects several La Liga sides, including Real Betis, Celta Vigo, Levante and Deportivo Alaves, as well as teams from lower divisions, according to Xinhua.
The 14 matches scheduled for Thursday will go ahead, while the ties between Navalcarnero and Betis, and Salamanca UDS and Celta Vigo, could be played on Thursday given that both Betis
and Celta are involved in European competition next week.
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