27 Arrested in Chaos at Copa America Final, including Colombia's Soccer Federation President and Son
Sports | July 15, 2024, 4:33 p.m.
The president of Colombia’s soccer federation and his son were among 27 people arrested during crowd control issues at the Copa America final in Miami Gardens. Ramón Jesurún, 71, president of the Colombian soccer federation since 2015, and his son were detained and charged following the chaotic scene at the Hard Rock Stadium. Jesurún was also a vice president of CONMEBOL, the organization that organizes the tournament. The organization expressed regret over fans entering the stadium without tickets, causing delays in the game. The stadium released a statement explaining the decision to open the gates to both ticketed and unticketed fans due to safety concerns. Despite increased security measures, fans forced their way in, leading to arrests and chaos. With the stadium set to host World Cup matches in 2026, questions arise about crowd control and future security measures.