Colombian Football Federation seeks investigation into threats against player Campaz

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has formally requested the Prosecutor's Office to investigate threats made against footballer Jáminton Campaz. The 26-year-old player became the target of criticism and threats following a missed scoring opportunity in the final minutes of extra time during Colombia's World Cup match against Switzerland, a game that ended their chances of advancing to the quarterfinals.

In a public statement, the FCF "categorically rejected the threats against the life and integrity" of Campaz. The federation expressed "total solidarity and support" for the player, his family, and the entire Colombian national team delegation. They urged the Prosecutor's General of the Nation to "expeditiously" conduct investigations to identify and prosecute those responsible for the threats.

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The Colombian Football Federation expresses its total solidarity and support for Jaminton Campaz, his family, all the players of the Colombian National Team, and the delegation in general. Likewise, it requests the Prosecutor's General of the Nation to carry out, with the utmost speed, the necessary investigations to identify, prosecute, and sanction those responsible for these acts.

The FCF reiterated its stance that players representing the national team do so with "discipline, commitment, professionalism, and a deep love for the country." The federation stressed that no player should be subjected to intimidation for representing their nation in a sporting arena. Campaz himself expressed his regret on Instagram, stating, "I deeply regret not being able to give you the joy we all expected, but I want you to know that the commitment, dedication, and love for this jersey were never lacking. I gave everything I had on the field and would do it again a thousand times for my country."

Following the match and the subsequent threats, Campaz, who plays for Argentine club Rosario Central, did not return to Colombia with the team. He opted to remain abroad to ensure his safety and that of his family. This situation has drawn parallels to the tragic murder of defender Andrés Escobar in 1994, who was killed in Medellín ten days after scoring an own goal in Colombia's World Cup match against the United States.

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I deeply regret not being able to give you the joy we all expected, but I want you to know that the commitment, dedication, and love for this jersey were never lacking. I gave everything I had on the field and would do it again a thousand times for my country.