BTN News: Ramón Jesurún, who leads the Colombian Football Federation, and his son, Ramón Jamil Jesurún, were let go after police arrested them in Miami. This happened after a fight broke out at the Copa América final on Sunday. The event took place at the Hard Rock Stadium after Colombia lost to Argentina in overtime with a score of 0-1. The police charged both men with hitting a worker. They had to go to court on Monday. News from Colombia showed how serious the event was and the legal steps that followed.
How the Fight Happened at the Stadium
The Miami-Dade Police Department said the fight started when Jesurún and his son tried to go onto the field after the game. Security was told to hold people back for a bit. A security officer put his hand on Ramón Jamil Jesurún’s chest to stop him. This made things worse. Ramón Jesurún senior pushed the officer. His son then grabbed the officer by the neck, pulled him down, and hit him. The younger Jesurún also pushed and hit a female officer who tried to help.
Court Appearance and Paying Bail to Get Released from Jail
Ramón Jesurún senior was seen in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs in court. Both men paid bail to get out of jail. The Colombian newspaper El Tiempo said the bail was between $2,000 and $5,000 each. The fight was caught on camera. Jesurún and his son said they were treated unfairly. Jesurún senior showed his Conmebol ID to the press. He said he had full access rights and a security guard overreacted. This caused a “silly fight” that put children at risk. He said he did not hit anyone and asked people to watch the video for proof.
Reactions and What They Said About the Event
Ramón Jamil Jesurún was upset and said the story was not told correctly. He said they were treated unfairly and that anyone could make mistakes. The Colombian Football Federation did not make a statement. The match was delayed by 80 minutes because fans without tickets got into the stadium. Many people were arrested, and some needed medical help after fighting with police and security.
What This Means and What Might Happen Next
The fight involving the Jesurúns makes people think about safety at big sports events. It also raises questions about how sports officials and their families should act. As the investigation goes on, there might be new rules about who can go where and how they should behave. The problems at the Copa América final show how hard it is to keep order and safety at big games.
The events at the Hard Rock Stadium took away from the excitement of the Copa América final. It also showed how emotional and important international football is. As Ramón Jesurún and his son face more legal steps, people will watch to see how this affects their jobs and reputations in football.
Conclusion
After these events, people in football need to think about how to stay professional and keep order. The Jesurún family’s trouble with the police is a reminder of the responsibilities of sports leaders. It is important to fix the problems that caused this fight and make sure similar things do not happen again. This will help keep the sport’s integrity and the safety of everyone involved.
