Rabat – Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco international Achraf Hakimi has expressed his condolences on an Instagram story following a deadly train accident in Spain’s Toledo province, joining several football figures and clubs in mourning the victims.
“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. Emergency services responded to the incident as Spain faced the aftermath of the deadly collision.
Hakimi’s message reflected the solidarity expressed across the football community following the tragedy.
Barcelona and Real Madrid express solidarity
FC Barcelona also shared a message expressing support for the victims’ families and wishing those 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 likewise issued an official statement expressing its condolences and support for emergency services and those involved in rescue efforts.
The club said it shared the grief of everyone affected by the tragedy, describing the moment as one of profound sadness.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families following the accident.
The tragedy has prompted messages of sympathy from across Spanish football, with clubs and players offering support to those affected.
RFEF postpones Copa del Rey matches
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (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.
The RFEF will announce new dates and kick-off times for the postponed matches at a later stage.
