May 8 : A Copa Libertadores match between Colombia's Independiente Medellin and Brazilian side Flamengo in Medellin was abandoned on Thursday after home fans lit flares and threw objects onto the pitch shortly after kick-off. The teams were sent back to the dressing rooms and the stadium was evacuated before the game was called off by South American football governing body CONMEBOL. Independiente Medellin and CONMEBOL did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Reports in