A real bucket of cold water for football fans and especially for Huachipato and Gremio fans. This is because Conmebol decided to suspend the duel on the fourth date of the Copa Libertadores, which was scheduled for next May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Chile.
The reason is because of the heavy rains that have affected the city of Porto Alegre, preventing the players of the Brazilian team from being able to travel to our country, since the Salgado Filho international airport in Porto Alegre is completely flooded and its operations are suspended until new notification.
So far, the storm has caused the death of 55 people and affected more than 350 residents, who are without electricity due to flooding. in the State of Rio Grande do Sul.
At the moment, Conmebol has not yet announced when the match will take place, also reporting the suspension of the match between Real Tomayapo (BOL) and Internacional (BRA) for CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2024.
Conmebol suspends matches due to flooding in Brazil
“CONMEBOL has decided to postpone the match between Huachipato (CHI) vs. Gremio (BRA), for the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2024, initially scheduled for next Wednesday, May 8, 2024, and the match between Real Tomayapo (BOL) vs. International (BRA), for CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2024, initially scheduled for next Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The new date for both matches will be informed as soon as possible.”
In addition, they added that they stand in solidarity with the inhabitants of the affected area in the south of Brazil.
“We stand in solidarity with the entire State of Rio Grande do Sul, expressing our support for the situation they are going through.”
Meanwhile, fans are waiting for the announcement of the new date to cheer on the current champion of the 2023 national tournament, a team led by coach Renato Gaucho.
