FC Porto will auction signed yellow jerseys to aid Colombian earthquake victims

Special shirts for Colombian earthquake relief

FC Porto players entered the pitch on Sunday wearing distinctive yellow shirts designed to raise humanitarian aid for victims of the earthquake that struck Colombia earlier in August. The pre-match garments belong to the club's "FC Porto All Around" line, an official collection dedicated to Colombia and chosen to pay symbolic tribute to communities affected by the disaster. Every shirt worn by the players during the fixture will be signed by the entire first-team squad before being placed on auction. The fundraising campaign is organized jointly by the FC Porto Foundation and the Luis Díaz Foundation, channeling the proceeds toward relief efforts in South America. FC Porto published details of the initiative on its official website, though the club stated that specific auction dates and bidding procedures will be confirmed at a later stage.

The shirts will be signed by the squad and auctioned to support the populations affected by the earthquake that hit Colombia.

Details of the Chocó seismic disaster

The joint charity campaign responds directly to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August. Seismologists recorded the epicenter of the tremor near the municipality of San José del Palmar, located within the western department of Chocó. The disaster caused widespread damage across local populations in the South American nation, prompting regional and international relief initiatives. By adopting the yellow colors synonymous with Colombia for their pre-match entry, the Portuguese club aimed to draw international attention to the plight of the affected communities. The resulting auction proceeds are earmarked specifically to assist recovery projects and support families residing in the impacted Colombian regions.

The Luis Díaz Foundation and Porto connection

The partnership between the two sporting institutions centers on Colombian international Luis Díaz, who maintains close ties with the Portuguese club. Díaz represented FC Porto between 2019 and 2022, before continuing his career in English football. In 2019, the former Porto player established the Luis Díaz Foundation to implement targeted social programs. The non-profit organization develops projects in the fields of sport and education, focusing primarily on children and young people living in vulnerable situations. Through this collaboration, Díaz's foundation will manage the auction process for the signed kits to support recovery efforts in Colombia.

League victory against Arouca

On the pitch, the humanitarian initiative coincided with FC Porto's third fixture of the Portuguese Primeira Liga season against Arouca. Despite severe storm conditions hitting the city of Porto, the reigning national champions produced one of their strongest performances in recent memory. The home side maintained control throughout the contest, securing a decisive victory and inflicting the first league defeat of the season on Arouca. The three points propelled Porto into sole possession of first place at the top of the Portuguese league table after three rounds of play.