“Diego Simeone Questions Playing Matches in Spain Amidst Devastating Floods”

Diego Simeone has expressed his concerns regarding the decision for teams to continue playing in Spain following the devastating floods that have resulted in significant loss of life. The recent floods, which have been described as the deadliest in Spain's modern history, have claimed at least 211 lives after four days of relentless rain in Valencia. Despite the ongoing crisis, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona are scheduled to play on Sunday against Las Palmas and Espanyol, respectively. Simeone, the manager of Atlético Madrid, stated, "I think we are in a situation where they tell us that we have to go on and on we go," highlighting the disconnect between the severity of the situation and the continuation of sporting events. Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, also acknowledged the difficulty in making decisions during such challenging times, saying, "I think it's not easy to make the decision of what to do." The situation has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of holding matches amid such a tragedy.