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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Colombia condemns death threats against Jaminton Campaz after World Cup performance

Jaminton Campaz World Cup Colombia
  • Colombian footballer Jaminton Campaz and his family have received death threats after he missed a critical scoring opportunity during a World Cup match against Switzerland.
  • Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16 following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland, where Campaz's shot went wide in extra time.
  • Following the match, Campaz's social media was flooded with negative comments and threats, leading him to limit comments and not return to Colombia with his teammates.
  • The Colombian football federation has condemned the threats, stating that no athlete should face intimidation for representing their country, and urged an investigation by the attorney general's office.
  • The incident recalls the 1994 murder of Colombian defender Andrés Escobar, who was killed days after scoring an own-goal in the World Cup.

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Colombia condemn death threats against player after World Cup shootout exit

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