Catalan Football Federation suspends matches due to rain alert
The Catalan Football Federation (FCF) has decided to stop all football activity this Saturday in several counties. The measure directly responds to the orange alert for torrential rains issued by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The objective is clear: to protect all people involved. ⚠️
A preventive and widespread suspension
The decision makes no distinctions. It affects all football and futsal matches that were to be held in the counties of Barcelona, Vallès Oriental, and Maresme. The FCF acts preventively, prioritizing the safety of players, referees, and fans over the sports calendar. The federation is already working to find new dates and asks clubs to follow Civil Protection instructions.
Key details of the suspension:- Applies to all categories and divisions without exception.
- It is a preventive measure based on the AEMET's orange warning.
- The FCF will communicate the new dates for the matches in the coming hours.
The priority in all cases is to avoid putting anyone at risk.
Professional football also monitors the storm
While the FCF acts in regional categories, elite competitions remain vigilant. Both the Professional Football League (LaLiga) and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) are monitoring the weather evolution. For now, First and Second Division matches and the Copa del Rey remain scheduled, but the situation is dynamic and could change if the weather worsens.
Entities on alert:- LaLiga: Supervises First and Second Division matches.
- RFEF: Evaluates the Copa del Rey schedule.
- AEMET: Main source of the weather alert.
Immediate consequences and reactions
The news completely alters the sports weekend in Catalonia. Thousands of fans are left without a match, trading goal excitement for concern over precipitation. The fields, prepared for plays and dribbles, now face a downpour that will make them unplayable. This decision underscores how extreme weather events can disrupt the normality of grassroots sports, placing safety as the absolute value. 🌧️