Colombian footballer Campaz receives death threats after World Cup penalty miss

Jaminton Campaz, a Colombian footballer, will not return to his home country for the time being due to death threats against him and his family. The threats followed his missed penalty in a World Cup match against Switzerland, which contributed to Colombia's elimination from the tournament.

The Colombian Football Federation has publicly condemned the threats, stating that no athlete should face intimidation for representing their country. The federation has urged the Attorney General's office to investigate and identify those responsible.

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No athlete and no member of their immediate circle should be subjected to intimidation just because they represent their country in sports.

This incident evokes painful memories in Colombia, particularly the 1994 World Cup, where defender Andrés Escobar was murdered days after returning home. Escobar had scored an own goal during a match against the United States, and his death sent shockwaves globally.

Campaz, who plays for Rosario Central in Argentina, expressed his dismay on social media. "My Colombia, please let us never lose respect," he wrote. "We may disagree or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hate or living in fear."

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My Colombia, please let us never lose respect. We may disagree or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hate or living in fear.