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Colombian football clubs unite for earthquake relief efforts
Following a major earthquake in Colombia, the nation's football community has mobilized to provide relief to affected populations. Major clubs including América de Cali and Deportivo Cali have set aside their long-standing rivalry to coordinate donation efforts and collection centers. Players and fans have actively participated in gathering food, hygiene products, and supplies.
In Bucaramanga, Atlético Bucaramanga reported collecting over 19 tons of donations at the La Florida Shopping Center. Other clubs, such as Millonarios and Atlético Nacional, have debated whether to continue matches to use ticket proceeds for relief or to suspend activities entirely to focus on the emergency.
The earthquake has also impacted international tournament schedules. Matches for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana involving Colombian teams, such as Deportes Tolima and Santa Fe, have been postponed due to the seismic event.
Entities
América de Cali · Atlético Bucaramanga · Deportes Tolima · Deportivo Cali · Deportivo Pereira · Juan David Ríos · Junior de Barranquilla · Millonarios FC · Pereira · Risaralda Athletics League · Santa Fe
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Copa Libertadores series between Deportes Tolima and Independiente del Valle has been postponed due to the earthquake. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] América de Cali and Deportivo Cali have joined forces to support earthquake victims. eldeportivo.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match between Santa Fe and River Plate is pending due to the earthquake. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Deportes Tolima is the only Colombian team remaining in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Atlético Bucaramanga collected over 19 tons of donations for earthquake victims. www.winsports.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Female footballer Carolina Pineda is organizing a raffle to raise 50 million pesos for affected families. eldeportivo.com.co