Sad News but game goes on
Update: Apologies! I just realised I left off the question mark from my earlier post title *blush* - but hopefully you read what I wrote in my whole post earlier and knew the postponement was requested - but there was no definite news. Sorry about that. The decision is in and the match will go on, there will be a minutes silence and Cannavaro's celebration will also be delayed.
This announcement has just been published on the Real Madrid Site
In the wake of the serious traffic accident which caused the deaths of several Huelva fans who were traveling to Madrid to attend Wednesday's match between Recreativo and Real Madrid, as well as numerous injuries, this Club expresses its deep sorrow and solidarity with the families of the deceased and injured, the Huelva supporters, and Recreativo Huelva, and is available to give any needed assistance when requested. Furthermore, Real Madrid will accept any decision made by the proper authorities regarding the holding of the matchThis is a terrible tragedy and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families and the fans, what a sad day.
David Beckham was expected to play tonight the squad list is online. However Reuters have reported that the Recreativo Huelva bosses are calling for the match to be called off, understandably, and Real Madrid have of course expressed their willingness to accept the decision of the authorities. I'll post any definite news that I see.
P.S There is also a free to everyone clip of Becks reaction to the Champions League Draw on the main Real Madrid site, it was loaded yesterday if you haven't already seen it you can view it here.
posted by rpm at 2:09 AM
6 Comments:
Life s*cks sometimes and that short before Xmas.
With the Match called off it also means no Becks game left in 2006 :(
Could he have already played his last game for them ? - theoretically yes - but I highly doubt it.
He just recentley insuraced himself (with all hints pointing) against eventual injuries/accidents which would permitt him a chance to sign a new deal anywhere if the injury was serious.
Additionaly he stated to remain at Madrid till the end of the Season (which makes sense for him) so he still has the chance to win a thropy (appart the super cup)
I think he'll be there until Summer 07 - but afterwards he'll join another club.
Ben
3:05 AM
according to the latest reports the game is ON
there will be a minute of silence
an the celebration for cannavaro - world player of the year will be moved aswell
7:05 AM
Yeh, the game will be played...
9:15 AM
Thanks to those who corrected my error and apologies to Ben - I hope you still watched the game. I normally find and correct my typos (I make a lot) within a few minutes but today my whole family went on holiday and so I posted and went off-line to go to the airport and did not realise my screw up till I got to the hotel. I had thought, though that they would postpone and personally I thought it would have been the appropriate thing to do... I guess it's a personal thing and a cultural thing as to how different people feel these situations should be responded too tho, so it's just my opinion and I respect others right to disagree.
4:04 PM
They gave the gate money to the families
12:05 AM
I know and I did think that was a nice gesture but... I would have liked them to postpone it and then give the ticket proceeds to the re-scheduled fixture to the families.
2:51 AM
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