Coach Rubén Baraja, José Luis Gayà, the Women’s captain Marta Carro and the club’s corporate director, Javier Solís. Release after deadly fire in Valencia…

Valencia CF convened a press conference to extend their heartfelt support to those impacted by the tragic fire that engulfed a tower block in Valencia’s Campanar neighborhood on February 22nd. The club’s Corporate Director, Javier Solís, alongside first team coach Rubén Baraja, club captain José Luis Gayà, and VCF Femenino captain Marta Carro, addressed the media in the wake of the devastating incident.

Expressing profound condolences to the victims and their families, Javier Solís conveyed the club’s solidarity with the community during this challenging time. He expressed gratitude to the emergency responders, including firefighters, police, and medical personnel, for their heroic efforts in managing the crisis. Solís affirmed that Valencia CF had been actively coordinating with public authorities since the onset of the tragedy to provide necessary assistance to those affected.

Marta Carro, speaking on behalf of the club’s women’s team, extended sincere condolences and pledged unwavering support and solidarity to the affected individuals and their loved ones. José Luis Gayà, representing the Valencia CF first team squad, echoed sentiments of grief and gratitude, acknowledging the heroism of the emergency responders who risked their lives to mitigate the impact of the fire.

Rubén Baraja, the club’s head coach, emphasized the importance of unity and compassion in the face of adversity. He underscored the gravity of the situation, emphasizing that football took a secondary role on a day marked by profound loss and suffering. Baraja expressed hope that the collective efforts of the community would alleviate the suffering of those affected and pledged Valencia CF’s commitment to providing assistance and support in any way possible.

In accordance with the somber mood and in observance of the official period of mourning in the region, Valencia CF announced the postponement of their scheduled LaLiga match against Granada CF. The decision was made out of respect for the victims and their families, underscoring the club’s dedication to prioritizing the well-being of the community during this difficult time. Valencia CF affirmed their unwavering commitment to standing in solidarity with those affected by the tragic events and vowed to support recovery efforts in the days ahead.