The tears of Fornals and the figure of Vicente Moreno in the mud

It is impossible to list the countless gestures of pure feeling carried out during the weekend in Spanish football. Players, coaches, fans and clubs – professional and modest – have shown the world pain, encouragement and solidarity with the thousands of people affected by the terrible consequences of the DANA that last year devastated dozens of municipalities in Valencia.

Among so much sensitivity on the surface, two scenes summarize what is being experienced these days in all the football corners of Spain.

The first draws the pain that resides in the hearts of good people. It happened after the end of Athletic-Betis (1-1), last Sunday match of the 12th round of the League. The Castellón native Pablo Fornalsmidfielder and scorer of the Sevillian goal, collapsed in front of the DAZN camera when he dedicated the goal to his long-suffering countrymen from the Valencian Community.

600 kilometers from San Mamesin the Valencian town of Massanassaa son of said town, Vicente Morenowas one more in the arduous tasks of cleaning the muddy streets. The coach of Osasuna After leading his players in the match against Valladolid (1-0) on Saturday, he traveled to his homeland to help his family, friends and neighbors.