Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit
Colombian footballer Jaminton Campaz has received death threats following his team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The Colombian Football Federation has condemned the harassment and called for an investigation into the threats.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the dangerous intersection of fan fanaticism and athlete safety, echoing historical tragedies in Colombian sports.
Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties.
The article objectively reports on the threats and the federation's condemnation without editorializing.
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