Koke the latest to criticise La Liga over decision to play games amid Valencian flooding

A blanket cancellation of fixtures would have been the right decision for the Atletico veteran. 
Koke the latest to criticise La Liga over decision to play games amid Valencian flooding

Koke of Atletico Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord. Pic: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Koke has become the latest figure to criticise La Liga chiefs for their decision to go ahead with a reduced fixture schedule over the weekend. 

The Atletico captain was part of Diego Simeone's midfield as they beat Las Palmas 2-1, amid the ongoing devastation caused by flooding in Valencia and surrounding areas.

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