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CONMEBOL Postpones Matches Following Colombia Earthquake

Two continental football matches have been postponed in light of an earthquake in Colombia.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The South American football governing body, CONMEBOL, has announced the postponement of two matches due to a recent earthquake in Colombia. The affected games include Tuesday's Copa Libertadores match between Deportes Tolima and Independiente del Valle, as well as Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Independiente Santa Fe and River Plate.

This decision comes as the region assesses the impact of the earthquake, and safety considerations for the teams and fans were prioritized. No further details on rescheduling have been provided.

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