Jaminton Campaz Faces Death Threats Following Colombia's World Cup Exit

WHO:

NY Post - Jaminton Campaz is reportedly in hiding after receiving death threats.

Al Jazeera - Jaminton Campaz, Colombian Football Federation (FCF)

USA Today - Jaminton Campaz, Colombian Football Federation (FCF), Granit Xhaka

WHAT:

Al Jazeera - Campaz missed a critical scoring opportunity during extra time when his shot went wide after intercepting a poor pass from Granit Xhaka.

USA Today - The Colombian Football Federation's statement included a call for the Attorney General of the Nation to advance investigations to identify and sanction those responsible for the threats.

USA Today - The Colombian Football Federation expressed total solidarity and backing to Jaminton Campaz and his family, emphasizing that no athlete should face intimidation for representing their country.

Daily Mail Sports - Campaz reportedly did not return home to Colombia with the rest of the team following the nation's World Cup elimination amid concerns for his life.

USA Today - The Colombian Football Federation announced that Campaz scored for Colombia in a 3-1 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan.

USA Today - Campaz also appeared as a late substitute in the round of 32 win over Ghana.

Al Jazeera - Campaz shared a photo on Instagram covering his face in frustration, stating, “Football is also made up of difficult moments. My Colombia, please let us never lose sight of respect. We may think differently or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hatred or living in fear.”

USA Today - The Colombian Football Federation's statement included a call for the Attorney General of the Nation to advance investigations to identify and sanction those responsible for the threats.

NY Post - Campaz is reportedly in hiding following the death threats he received.

Al Jazeera - Jaminton Campaz received death threats after Colombia's exit from the World Cup.

Al Jazeera - Colombia lost to Switzerland in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.

USA Today - Campaz missed a critical scoring opportunity in the 115th minute of the match.

USA Today - Campaz converted his penalty in the shootout but was still targeted by some fans.

WHERE:

Al Jazeera - Colombia

USA Today - Medellín, Colombia

WHEN:

Al Jazeera - Colombia's tournament ended in a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the round of 16.

USA Today - The Colombian Football Federation issued a statement following the match.

WHY:

USA Today - The Colombian Football Federation denounced the threats, stating, "No athlete nor any member of their camp should be the object of intimidations for representing the country on a sporting stage."

Al Jazeera - The Colombian Football Federation condemned the threats, stating, “Football must be a space for unity, respect, and hope — never a setting for hatred, intimidation or violence.”

Al Jazeera - The Colombian Football Federation condemned the threats, stating that no athlete should face intimidation for representing their country.

USA Today - The federation expressed solidarity with Campaz and called for investigations into the threats.

HOW:

Fox News - The Colombian Soccer Federation urged the attorney general to investigate death threats against Jaminton Campaz.

Al Jazeera - The Colombian federation called on fans to ensure that sporting disappointments never translate into real-world aggression.

Al Jazeera - The Colombian federation urged the attorney general’s office to expedite an investigation into the threats.

USA Today - The federation called for unity and respect in sports, emphasizing that sporting disappointments should not lead to real-world aggression.

In a tense moment during extra time, Jaminton Campaz missed a crucial scoring chance when his shot went wide after intercepting a poor pass from Granit Xhaka. In response to recent threats against Campaz, the Colombian Football Federation has expressed its full support for him and his family, emphasizing that no athlete should face intimidation while representing their country. The Federation has also called on the Attorney General to investigate these serious threats, stating that such intimidation is unacceptable in the realm of sports.