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·9 May 2026

Medellín speak out, send message to Flamengo after 'war' in Libertadores

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Independiente Medellín (COL) released a statement addressed to Flamengo fans

After the fiasco, the shame. After the fans caused regrettable scenes on Thursday (07), Independiente Medellín (COL) issued a statement apologizing to the Nation following the cancellation of the fourth-round Group A match of the Copa Libertadores at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Colombia.

“We apologize to the fans in general, to Flamengo’s fans, highlighting their behavior, as well as that of their players and directors. We regret that an international sporting celebration was affected by behavior that goes against the spirit of football,” says an excerpt from Independiente’s statement.

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SO, WHAT HAPPENED IN MEDELLÍN?

Angry over their elimination from the Colombian Championship last weekend, Independiente Medellín’s organized supporters protested violently before the match against Flamengo. Seats were torn out and thrown onto the pitch, along with flares.

Due to a lack of security, Conmebol canceled the match. As a result, Flamengo is awaiting the governing body’s decision to find out whether it will be awarded the three points or will have to face Medellín again. The match had to be halted around the two-minute mark of the first half.

SO WHAT IS MEDELLÍN’S FULL STATEMENT, AFTER ALL?

“In light of the events that took place last Thursday during the international match against Flamengo in the Conmebol Libertadores, the People’s Team informs the public that: – It understands the fans’ frustration and respects their opinions, as long as they are expressed respectfully and within the framework of healthy coexistence; – It thanks the supporters who calmly complied with the evacuation of the stadium and for their good behavior even amid their discontent; – It offers apologies to the fans in general, to Flamengo’s fans, highlighting their behavior, as well as that of their players and directors; – It regrets that an international sporting celebration was affected by behavior that goes against the spirit of football; – It categorically rejects the acts of vandalism and the damage to the facilities of Atanasio Girardot Stadium, behavior that does not represent the institution’s supporters; – Together with the competent authorities, it will begin the corresponding investigations to clarify what happened and identify those responsible; – The People’s Team calls on everyone to act responsibly, remembering that these kinds of situations affect not only individuals, but also the institution, the city, and the football spectacle in general; Finally, the institution informs that in the coming days it will make known the decisions it will adopt regarding the current situation of Deportivo Independiente Medellín“.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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