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Atletico’s Simeone Claims There Is “No Sense” In Playing La Liga Games Following Fatal Flood

After flooding in the east of Spain, Simeone, the coach of ATM, stated on Saturday that it makes “no sense” to play La Liga games this weekend.

The Valencia region was hit by devastating flash floods, which have killed at least 211 people this week.

Champions Real Madrid’s visit to Valencia and Villarreal’s match against Rayo Vallecano were postponed, but Simeone said all matches should have been scrapped.

“It’s clear that it makes no sense; what is happening is something that’s so hard,” Simeone told reporters before Atletico faced Las Palmas on Sunday.

“It’s emotional to see all the people going out into the streets to help… with whatever they can…

“There are people who are having a terrible time; it’s very sad, and we are in a place where they tell us to continue, and here we are, continuing.”

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick also suggested calling off all games might have been appropriate.

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“It’s not easy to make the decision (about) what to do; we started this round yesterday,” Flick told reporters ahead of Barcelona’s derby clash against Espanyol on Sunday.

“For me, it’s a tragedy; we also had this in Germany three years ago; it’s also horrible to see this.

“If we can support the region, we will do that, of course; the other things the league has to decide.”

Asked if he would have postponed the whole round of La Liga games, Flick said he would lean that way.

“If I could make the decision, maybe I would do that; it’s a tragedy for this region and also for Spain, so maybe yes,” said the German coach.

 

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