Colombian football authorities condemn death threats sent to national team player Jaminton Campaz and his family following Colombia’s elimination from the World Cup. Multiple outlets report that the threats come after Campaz missed a chance to score during extra time in the round of 16 against Switzerland. Colombia and Switzerland finish level and the match is decided on penalties, with Colombia losing the shootout and exiting the tournament.
The Colombian football association calls the threats unacceptable and says it will seek legal action. One report also notes the case echoes a long-running tragedy in Colombian football: Andrés Escobar was shot in Colombia after the 1994 World Cup, following his own perceived role in the team’s exit.
Across the coverage, the focus remains on the threats targeting Campaz, the response from the football governing body, and the match outcome against Switzerland that preceded the backlash.
