'Lee Kang-in also mourns' Entire football world in grief over Spain train disaster... Real, Barcelona, Atletico join wave of tributes; Sevilla cancels press conference

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The entire football world was plunged into sorrow following a horrific train collision that occurred in Spain. Lee Kang-in (25, Atletico Madrid), the 'ace' of the South Korea national team, also paid tribute to the victims. Prestigious Spanish clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, have also successively expressed their condolences.

Spanish sports outlet AS focused on tributes from the Spanish football community and sports stars regarding the Toledo train accident on the 28th (Korean time).

The outlet reported, "Spain has once again been shocked by a train accident," adding, "The sports world promptly expressed its condolences, sending messages of comfort and solidarity to all those affected by this horrific incident."

Earlier that day, an accident occurred in the Urdax area of Toledo province, near Madrid, Spain, where two high-speed trains collided. A train operated by state-owned railway company Renfe collided with a train operated by private railway company Iridia.

As a result of the collision, some carriages derailed and fell below the tracks, causing significant damage. It is reported that at least 68 people died and dozens were injured in this accident.

Lee Kang-in also mourned the victims upon hearing the heartbreaking news. Lee shared Atletico Madrid's tribute post on social media to his Instagram story and expressed his condolences with a praying emoji.

Atletico stated, "We share the grief of the victims of the horrific train accident that occurred in Toledo province this morning," adding, "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and pray for the swift recovery of all injured." The club also posted an image of its emblem rendered in black as a sign of mourning.

Another Spanish outlet, Mundo Deportivo, also reported that "Atletico expressed deep sorrow over the Toledo train accident," separately introducing the club's tribute message.

Prestigious Spanish clubs united in paying tribute to the victims.

Real Madrid stated in an official statement, "We express our profound shock and sorrow over the tragic train accident that occurred in Toledo province." The club further expressed its support for those involved in rescue and assistance efforts, stating it would share in the grief of the accident's victims.

Barcelona also posted on its official social media, "We express our deepest condolences to the victims of the serious train accident that occurred between Los Yébenes and Urdax in Toledo province," adding, "We extend our support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims and pray for the rapid recovery of all injured."

Sevilla even changed its club schedule to pay tribute to the victims. According to AS, the Sevilla first-team squad observed a minute of silence before starting training that day to honor the victims. Club president Jose Maria del Nido Carasco also joined the players and coaching staff in observing the silence.

In addition, Sevilla canceled the official press conference with manager Luis Garcia Plaza. Manager Garcia Plaza was originally scheduled to hold a press conference ahead of the Spanish King's Cup (Copa del Rey) match against Sporting de Gijon. However, considering the severity of the accident, the schedule was canceled.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also postponed all 24 matches scheduled for the first round of the King's Cup that day to pay tribute to the victims. It explained that this decision was made as a gesture of respect and solidarity toward the victims.

In addition, Spanish professional football clubs such as Valencia, Espanyol, and Real Sociedad successively sent messages of tribute. The La Liga office also expressed its condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and offered comfort to the injured and those affected by the accident through an official statement.

Players also joined the wave of tributes. Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler posted on his personal social media, "I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the Toledo accident," adding, "I send great strength and encouragement to the injured and thank everyone working hard in the rescue efforts."

Robert Moreno, the Spanish-born interim manager of the South Korea national team, also mourned the victims through his personal social media. Manager Moreno stated, "I express my condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the victims of the Toledo train accident. I send sincere comfort and support to everyone affected by this tragedy."

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