Morocco star Achraf Hakimi joins football community in mourning Spain train crash victims

Morocco international Achraf Hakimi has expressed his condolences following a deadly train accident in Spain’s Toledo province, joining several football clubs and figures in mourning the victims.

The Paris Saint-Germain defender shared a message on his Instagram story, expressing sympathy for the families of those who died and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.

“With a heavy heart over the terrible railway accident in Toledo,” Hakimi wrote in a message shared on social media.

“My most sincere condolences to the families of the victims and a speedy recovery to all the injured people,” he added.

The accident involved two high-speed trains and left at least 30 people dead and around 80 others injured, prompting an emergency response and messages of solidarity from across the football community.

Barcelona and Real Madrid express support

FC Barcelona also expressed its support for those affected by the tragedy, offering condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

“The club wishes to convey its support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims and to wish all those injured a speedy recovery,” the Catalan club said.

Real Madrid also issued a statement expressing its condolences and support for emergency services and those involved in the rescue efforts.

The Spanish club shared in the grief of those affected, describing the situation as a moment of profound sadness.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families as messages of sympathy continued to emerge from Spanish football.

RFEF postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches

The RFEF announced the postponement of 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, as a mark of respect for the victims of the accident.

The affected fixtures included matches involving five La Liga clubs: Real Betis, Valencia, Celta Vigo, Levante and Deportivo Alavés.

The federation said the decision followed the tragedy in Toledo and reflected its solidarity with the victims and their families.

New dates and kick-off times for the postponed matches will be announced by the RFEF at a later stage.

Hakimi’s message adds to the expressions of sympathy from football figures and clubs following the tragedy, as Spain mourns those who lost their lives and hopes for the recovery of the injured.