Macnelly Torres Farewell Match in Medellín Honors 2016 Libertadores Win

On July 26, 2026, Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín hosted "La Última Función," a farewell match for Colombian football legend Macnelly Torres. The event marked the 10‑year anniversary of Atlético Nacional’s 2016 Copa Libertadores triumph. Torres’s side featured former Colombia 2014 national team players and historic Nacional figures, alongside invited guests such as Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama, Mario Yepes and international stars like Lucas Barrios. The match was broadcast live on ESPN, Disney+ Premium and Teleantioquia.

Juan Fernando Quintero, who had his contract with River Plate terminated two days earlier, appeared for the Colombia‑2014 squad. After a dispute with River’s coach, Quintero said, "I haven’t spoken to the coach since I left." During the tribute, he won a rock‑paper‑scissors contest to take a free‑kick, highlighting his immediate return to Colombian football.