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May 9, 2026

This is how the Atanasio Girardot stadium was left after the disturbances during the match between Medellin and Flamengo

Protests in the match between Independiente Medellin and Brazil's Flamengo Photo: Jaiver Nieto Álvarez / Portafolio

This is how the Atanasio Girardot stadium was left after the disturbances during the match between Medellin and Flamengo

TL;DR

  • The Atanasio Girardot stadium suffered extensive damage during the match between Deportivo Independiente Medellín (DIM) and Flamengo.
  • Vandalism primarily affected the north stand, with destroyed bathrooms, ripped-out seats, damaged security cameras, and vandalized fire cabinets.
  • The match was suspended after just two minutes due to fan protests against DIM's players and management over poor results.
  • The damage impacts critical infrastructure for the stadium's operation, including security and emergency services.
  • Authorities reported nine arrests and one minor apprehended, with further investigations into identifying those responsible and quantifying damages.
  • The cancellation of the match could result in a 3-0 loss for Independiente Medellín and potential sanctions from CONMEBOL.

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