CONMEBOL postpones two continental ties due to Colombia earthquake

South American soccer's governing body, CONMEBOL, has postponed two continental club matches after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. The 7.4-magnitude quake devastated the country's coffee-growing region, claiming at least 164 lives.

The postponed matches include Deportes Tolima's Copa Libertadores tie against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, originally scheduled for Tuesday, and Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente Santa Fe and Argentina's River Plate.

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In these difficult times, CONMEBOL extends its affection and support to all of Colombia and, especially, to the great Colombian football family.

CONMEBOL stated that revised dates and venues would be announced in due course. "In these difficult times, CONMEBOL extends its affection and support to all of Colombia and, especially, to the great Colombian football family," the organization said in a statement. "In light of this exceptional situation, and to ensure everyone's safety and respect for the victims, the matches are temporarily suspended."

The Colombian Football Major Division (DIMAYOR) also announced the suspension of all domestic matches for the week.

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In light of this exceptional situation, and to ensure everyone's safety and respect for the victims, the matches are temporarily suspended.