Barcelona offers solidarity to Colombia after powerful earthquake

Barcelona have issued a formal message of support to the Colombian people after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake caused serious human and material damage across the South American country.

The Catalan club published the statement on its official X account, expressing sympathy for those affected by the disaster and recognising the efforts of emergency teams working in the aftermath.

“Every bit of our support and solidarity goes to the Colombian people after the earthquake. Strength to those affected, their families and the emergency teams working there,” Barcelona said.

The earthquake, which measured 7.4 on the Richter scale, has left Colombia facing a highly sensitive situation as the consequences of the disaster continue to be addressed. The incident has caused extensive damage, both in terms of its impact on people and the destruction of property.

Barcelona’s response placed the club among those offering public support to the country during the emergency. Its message focused on the victims, their relatives and the personnel involved in the response, without giving further details about the scale of the damage or the number of casualties.

The club has previously developed a reputation for providing practical assistance following natural disasters, rather than limiting its involvement to messages of support. That record was highlighted in connection with the floods that devastated Valencia several years ago after Storm DANA.

Through its foundation, Barcelona contributed to the financing of renovation work at three municipal sporting facilities affected by the flooding. The sites were the Benetusser Municipal Sports Centre, the Catarroja Municipal Sports Centre and El Terrer Municipal Stadium in Paiporta.

That earlier intervention demonstrated the club’s willingness to use its foundation to help restore community facilities after a disaster. The sporting venues in Valencia were among the projects supported through the contribution, providing a direct link between the club’s charitable work and the recovery of local infrastructure.

Barcelona’s latest statement follows that established approach of acknowledging the human consequences of a major emergency and offering solidarity to those dealing with its effects. The club’s public message was directed not only at people who suffered losses but also at their families and the emergency services operating in Colombia.

The earthquake’s 7.4 magnitude places it among the most powerful seismic events to affect the country in recent times, while the resulting damage has created difficult circumstances for the authorities and communities involved. Barcelona’s message did not announce a new financial contribution or specific relief programme, but formally conveyed the club’s support for the Colombian people during the crisis.