The president of FCBarcelona, JoanLaporta, and the club's senior officials held an ordinary meeting at the SpotifyCampNou offices at noon, but before starting the procedures they took a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the tragic train accident that took place between Los Yébenes and Urda, in the province of Toledo. The ceremony, which followed the gesture of the first team that maintained the same silence before their training, was a show of respect and solidarity with the families and with all the people affected by the disaster.
The event was originally scheduled to be held in Tarragona, but the severity of the accident led the club to postpone the transfer and suspend the institutional events planned for the coming weeks. Instead of continuing with the usual agenda, the board of directors decided to postpone the meeting and, at the same time, participate in the three days of official mourning that have been established to commemorate the tragedy.
The minute of silence, which took place in the club's offices, was attended by all the directors and the president himself. Laporta's decision to include this gesture in the meeting underlines the importance that the club gives to the memory of the deceased and empathy with the families. Likewise, the club officially expressed its condolences and support for the victims, reinforcing its commitment to the community and the social responsibility that characterizes Barça.
The gesture was received with respect by those in attendance, and the club has stated that it will continue to collaborate with the authorities and families regarding the investigation and the necessary help. The Board of Directors also committed to keeping members and the public informed of any relevant developments related to the accident and its consequences.
Regarding the future agenda, the club has decided to postpone the events scheduled in Tarragona and reschedule institutional meetings and events for a later time, when the situation allows it. Barça will continue to maintain its presence in the community and will continue to offer its support to the families of the victims, while it is expected that the authorities will continue with investigations and preventive measures to prevent a similar event from happening again.