Mexico's sports community is working to ensure business will go on as usual after a powerful earthquake struck the country on Thursday.
In Chiapas, the Mexican state in which the quake's epicenter was located, the Liga MX match between Cafetaleros de Tapachula and Atletico San Luis will be played Friday night. Tapachula's Estadio Olimpico was reviewed by authorities, finding no structural damage.
All #ligamxeng games going ahead this weekend following the earthquake https://t.co/scBIbalLvq
— Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) September 8, 2017
In the state of Puebla, the scheduled Liga MX match between La Franja and Cruz Azul will also be played on Friday night, after Civil Protection officials reviewed the conditions of Estadio Cuauhtemoc, finding it suitable for hosting the game.
In the nation's capital, Mexico City, the legendary Estadio Azteca, venue for the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, was not affected by the natural phenomenon, as management tweeted on Friday morning.
Espero que toda la gente esté bien tras el sismo que ocurrió en México. 🙏🏻🙌🏻
— Miguel Layun (@Miguel_layun) September 8, 2017
The sporting world in Mexico has reacted to the earthquake, which has left at least 15 dead and significant material damage. Liga MX side Club America, one of Liga MX's most important clubs, and soccer player Miguel Layun have sent words of encouragement, among many others, and shared emergency numbers and information.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/lJYbKc7bA4
— Chicharito Hernandez (@CH14_) September 8, 2017
"Surely there will be plenty of damage after the quake," Layun tweeted. "This will be a moment for us to unite with all people surrounding us so we can help each other out."
Los pensamientos de todos en el Chelsea Football Club están con todas las víctimas del temblor en México.
— Chelsea FC Español (@ChelseaFC_Sp) September 8, 2017
Teams such as England's Chelsea and Italy's AS Roma have also tweeted in Spanish in a display of support to Mexico. West Ham United, the team of Mexican star Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, has also expressed its solidarity.
"We hope they all doing well in Mexico after the quake," the team posted. "Lots of strength."