Ancelotti and Coaches Criticize La Liga for Continuing Matches Amid Valencia Flood Tragedy

Real Madrid'sAncelotti and other football leaders express frustration over the decision to proceed with games following a devastating flood in Spain.

• Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's coach, criticized the Spanish Football Federation for not suspending all La Liga matches after the flood in Valencia, which resulted in over 200 deaths.
• Only two matches were postponed by the Spanish Federation, while six others proceeded, prompting backlash from several football figures.
• Ancelotti emphasized that football should be a celebration, and playing during such a tragedy was inappropriate, as it lacked the spirit of joy.
• UEFA announced a moment of silence to honor the flood victims during all European competitions this week.
• Coaches Hansi Flick and Diego Simeone also voiced their disapproval, with Flick drawing parallels to past flood disasters in Germany.

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