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Tolima (COL) and Independiente del Valle (ECU) was set to take place this Tuesday (11)

Midweek is reserved for the Copa Libertadores de América. However, one of the Round of 16 matches was canceled: Deportes Tolima (COL) vs Independiente del Valle (ECU). From this matchup will come the opponent of Flamengo or Cruzeiro in the quarterfinals.

The match was scheduled for this Tuesday (11) at Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium, in the city of Ibagué, Colombia. The clash was postponed due to the strong earthquakes that hit the country in the last few hours, leaving people injured and even dead. In addition to the Libertadores match, the Independiente Santa Fe (COL) vs River Plate (ARG) game, for the Copa Sudamericana, is also without a date.

SO, WHAT DID CONMEBOL SAY?

“The South American Football Confederation – CONMEBOL – expresses its deepest solidarity with the Colombian people following the devastating earthquake that struck the country today. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and injured, as well as to all those affected by this tragedy.

At this difficult time, CONMEBOL expresses its support and solidarity with all of Colombia and, especially, with the Colombian football community. Given this exceptional situation, and to guarantee everyone’s safety and respect for the victims, the matches are temporarily suspended. We reiterate our solidarity and support at this difficult time and will soon provide information about the rescheduling of the matches”.

AFTER ALL, WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY ABOUT THE TRAGEDY?

Flamengo posted a message of support for the Colombian people on social media. In fact, Colombian and former Rubro-Negro player Orlando Berrío shared the Rubro-Negro message on social media. The 2019 Libertadores champion assured that he is well.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all Colombians who, this Monday (10), suffered material losses and loss of life from the serious 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo expresses all its sorrow to the victims of this event and stands in solidarity with all those who lost relatives and friends in this tragedy. We are with you, Colombia,” Flamengo posted.

IN SHORT, WHAT HAPPENED IN COLOMBIA?

At least 111 people died in the earthquakes in Colombia in the last few hours. The tremor was classified as the ‘strongest in the last decade’ by the country’s Geological Service. The natural phenomenon was so strong that it crossed borders, being felt even in some Brazilian states, such as Acre and Amazonas. Therefore, Coluna do Fla extends all its solidarity to the country and wishes it strength in this difficult moment.

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