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Colombian football community earthquake relief efforts

Overview

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, the nation’s football community has mobilized to provide humanitarian relief. In Cali, rival clubs América de Cali and Deportivo Cali have coordinated donation drives with local authorities, while athletes in Pereira have assisted with rescue efforts and the distribution of food and water.

Some organizations, including Millonarios and Atlético Nacional, proposed using match gate receipts to fund aid. The seismic event has also impacted international competition schedules, leading to the postponement of Deportes Tolima’s Copa Libertadores series.

Individual players have also contributed to the response. Former national team midfielder Alexander Mejía, who works with Deportivo Cali’s youth divisions, reported providing consistent support to vulnerable communities in cities such as Cali and Armenia.

Entities

Deportivo Cali · Deportes Tolima · Fluminense · Risaralda Athletics League · Deportivo Pereira

Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Alexander Mejía provides aid to earthquake victims in Colombia

    Former Colombian footballer Alexander Mejía is providing ongoing, private humanitarian aid to communities in Cali and Armenia following a major 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

  2. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Colombian football clubs unite for earthquake relief efforts

    Colombian football clubs, including América de Cali and Deportivo Cali, have united to provide humanitarian aid and donations following a major earthquake that has also impacted international tournament play.

Sources

colombia.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · eldeportivo.com.co · eldiario.com.co · extra.com.co · hsbnoticias.com · narrativadiaria.blogs.sapo.pt · winsports.co