Brazilian football federation

Rio Grande Do Sul: Following the devastating rains that resulted in the flooding of the state of Rio Grande Do Sul, top-tier clubs in the likes of Internacional, Gremio and Juventude have requested the Brazilian Football Federation to postpone their games for the next 20 days as they are all based out of the flooded state.

Alongside their appeal, the clubs have been actively trying to do their bit in the devastating incident. According to Brazil state agency, ‘Agencia Brasil’, 85 people died and 339 injured with 134 missing. More than 201,000 people are displaced with 153,824 homeless and 47,676 in public shelters.

A statement from the Gaucho Football Federation, which represents Internacional, Gremio and Juventude at the CBF, read "Considering the environmental, structural and humanitarian conditions, the Gaucho Football Federation - FGF informs that it sent a letter to the Brazilian Football Confederation - CBF , this Monday (6), requesting the postponement of the Gaucho teams' games in national championships, such as clients and visitors, for the next 20 days . In total, 390 municipalities are in a state of public calamity, in accordance with State Government Decree 57,603."