Shattered World Cup Star Makes Desperate Plea After Death Threats
- Colombian midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family received death threats after Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup by Switzerland in a penalty shootout.
- Campaz missed a crucial scoring chance during extra time, leading to negative messages on his social media that caused him to restrict comments and avoid flying home with teammates for safety.
- The Colombian Soccer Federation condemned the threats and urged the Attorney General's Office to quickly investigate and identify those responsible.
- The federation referenced past tragic events in Colombian soccer and called for unity, respect, and an end to violence tied to football disappointments.
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Jáminton Campaz reportedly skips Colombia return flight after alleged death threats following World Cup exit
Jáminton Campaz has reportedly not returned to Colombia following the national team's FIFA World Cup exit after allegedly receiving death threats in the wake of their defeat to Switzerland. The Colombian Football Federation has condemned the abuse and called for a criminal investigation, while the forward appealed for respect after enduring intense online harassment following the heartbreaking elimination.
Le Journal de Montreal
Le Journal de QuebecOn Friday, the Colombian Football Federation (CWF) denounced the "threats against life and integrity" of the Jaminton Campaz midfielder.
The Colombian Football Federation condemned the death threats against Jaminton Campaz and his family following the elimination to Switzerland. The agency asked the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate quickly and punish those responsible.
Colombian World Cup player goes into hiding after death threats over costly miss
Colombian forward Jáminton Campaz is in hiding after death threats over a missed shot that helped knock his team out of the World Cup — a chilling echo of Andrés Escobar's 1994 murder just days after scoring an own goal that contributed to the team's elimination from the World Cup in the US.
A few days after the elimination of Colombia from Switzerland in the eighth final of the World Cup, Jaminton Campaz is going through a real nightmare. The Colombian international, author of a huge opportunity...
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