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Colombian soccer federation president and his son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final

Jul 16, 2024 | Local News

July 16, 2024

Colombia’s soccer federation president, Ramon Jesurun, and his son were among 27 people arrested during crowd control issues at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia. They face charges of felony battery on an official after allegedly fighting stadium security guards. The altercation occurred when the Jesuruns tried to enter the field through a media tunnel and were stopped by security. CONMEBOL, South America’s soccer governing body, expressed regret over the event, which saw numerous fans entering the stadium without tickets, causing significant delays and damage. Hard Rock Stadium, which will host 2026 World Cup matches, and local authorities had more than double the usual security personnel present. The incident highlighted the challenges of managing passionate soccer fans and the need for better crowd control measures at major events.

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