The head of Colombia's soccer association, Ramen Jesurun, and his son were also arrested in the riots surrounding the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami. Writes UNN citing BBC.
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The America's Cup final between Argentina and Colombia was marred by a brawl that started after the final whistle. The head of the Colombian Football Association, Ramen Jesurun, and his son were also arrested during the riots.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Argentina over Colombia.
Off the field, however, a different physical confrontation was taking place:
In fact, 27 people were arrested before and after the final whistle. Most of them stormed the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the site of the last act of the event, despite not having a ticket.
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The head of the Colombian soccer association, Ramen Jesurun, and his son were arrested because of a conflict with security officials. They were not allowed to use the elevators to go down to the playing field.
It is stated that the 43-year-old son allegedly knocked the security guard to the ground and punched him.
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A total of 27 arrests were made and 55 people were ejected from the stadium.