Spanish federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches

The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday after a fatal train crash in central Spain, saying the decision was made in respect and solidarity with those affected. The federation said it would announce revised dates and final times for the fixtures later. The postponement covers the full Wednesday first-round schedule; the new timetable had not been issued in the federation’s announcement. The crash involved two high-speed trains in the province of Toledo. Initial reports said at least 30 people had died and dozens were injured. A separate report put the death toll at at least 64. Authorities warned that the number of deaths could rise, and the reported totals reflect accounts published at different times. The federation said the Spanish football community stood with the victims and had offered assistance to authorities. The postponed fixtures included Navalcarnero against Real Betis, Salamanca against Celta Vigo and Tavernes against Valencia, according to one report. Real Madrid and Barcelona were not among the Wednesday matches affected because they enter the Copa del Rey in a later round. Both clubs issued...