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‘No sense’ playing La Liga games after deadly floods: Simeone

By AFP
November 03, 2024
Atletico Madrids Argentinian coach Diego Simeone sits on the bench during the Spanish Copa del Rey (Kings Cup) semi final first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 7, 2024.— AFP
Atletico Madrid's Argentinian coach Diego Simeone sits on the bench during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semi final first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 7, 2024.— AFP

MADRID: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Saturday it makes “no sense” to play La Liga matches this weekend after deadly flooding in the east of Spain.

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.