While the Valencia region is in mourning and devastated after the torrential rains which fell on its lands on Tuesday, solidarity in Spain is required, cheerfully relayed by the world of football.
Valencia CF quickly mobilized, leaving the facilities at the Mestalla stadium available to enable the large-scale distribution of clothing, food and basic necessities.
This Thursday, Real Madrid is making its contribution by announcing a donation of one million euros for “ support the many families who find themselves in a critical situation ”, while partnering with the Red Cross as part of a fundraiser.
Football matches in the Valencia region scheduled for this weekend have been postponed, including the La Liga match between Valencia and Real Madrid. “ Beyond the postponements, Spanish football wanted to show its solidarity with those affected, in particular with the relatives of those who died in this natural disaster. », Underlines the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
The toll of this natural disaster is appalling, raised today to 158 dead and several dozen still missing according to the Minister of Territorial Policy, Angel Victor Torres.
