Along with their appeal, clubs are actively trying to contribute to the devastating phenomenon. According to the Brazilian state agency, 'Agência Brasil', 8 people died, 339 were injured and 134 were missing. More than 201,000 people have been displaced and 153,824 are homeless and 47,676 are in public shelters.

A statement from the Gaucho Football Federation, which represents international Gremio and Juventude in the CBF, said, "Taking into account the environmental, structural and humanitarian conditions, the Gaucho Football Federation - FGF informs that it has accepted the decision of the Brazilian Football Confederation - CBF. Monda (6), a total of 390 municipalities are in a state of public disaster, in accordance with State Government Order 57,603, requesting the postponement of the games of the Gaucho teams in the national championship for the next 20 days.,

Three clubs have launched donation drives and opened their stadiums for people in need of shelter in such difficult times. Gremio was a club that opened its doors to those in need before being evacuated due to "lack of infrastructure".

"The Arena do Grêmio, which served as a temporary shelter for more than 50 people affected by the floods in Porto Alegre, is facing a critical situation. Due to the lack of adequate infrastructure, including the absence of electricity and water, Military brigades will be responsible for relocating homeless people along with the entire infrastructure, the stadium, which had become a temporary shelter for those in need, is now unable to maintain its function as a shelter, with only security guards on the grounds. ", said a statement posted on the official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle of the Arena do Grêmio, home of Grêmio football club.Brazilian and Gremley striker Diego Costa was involved in the rescue of 100 people, Brazilian outlet Cadena SER reported. The Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker helped bring people to safety by driving a solo jeep and jet ski with his friends.

After reviewing the conditions ahead of Juventude's match against Atlético Go, scheduled for May 6, the Brazilian federation has postponed its game to a later date that has not yet been announced.

"The CBF postponed all games in all competitions in Rio Grande do Sul, which will be held until Monday (6). As a result, the match against Atlético-Go, I Brasileirao, scheduled at another date to be announced Will go.by the entity in the coming days,” read a statement posted by Juventude on 'X'.

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