Colombian Soccer Chief Arrested After Copa America Chaos

Ramon Jesurun, head of Colombia's soccer federation, and his son were arrested in Miami following the Copa America final chaos, where ticketless fans attempted to storm the stadium. Videos showed security clashing with fans, leading to accusations against Jesurun and his son for fighting security guards.

Ramon Jesurun, the head of Colombia's soccer federation, and his son, Ramon Jamil Jesurun, were arrested in Miami after the dramatic conclusion of the Copa America final, where ticketless fans tried to break into the stadium, as reported by media and jail records.

Sunday's final, in which Colombia lost to Argentina, was delayed for over an hour as police initiated a lockdown, leaving hundreds of fans stranded outside Florida's Hard Rock Stadium. Videos circulating on social media showed security personnel scuffling with fans attempting to breach the gates. According to Florida-based news outlet Local10, a police department report stated that the two were accused of fighting security guards after the match ended.

The Colombian soccer federation has declined to comment on the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)