Deportivo Cali player Johan Martinez has been subjected to a violent physical assault and threatened at gunpoint by alleged supporters of the Colombian club. The traumatic ambush occurred while the footballer was travelling alongside family members in the city of Cali, prompting swift condemnation and institutional backing from club officials.
Professional football across Colombia has been suspended after a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the nation, leaving at least 20 people dead and widespread destruction. League governing body Dimayor confirmed that all scheduled fixtures across the men’s and women’s top divisions have been pushed back by 24 hours.