Death threats against Colombian footballer Jhaminton Campaz

Colombian footballer Jhaminton Campaz has reportedly received death threats following his performance in recent matches. These incidents have drawn parallels to the 1994 murder of Andrés Escobar, who was killed ten days after scoring an own goal during the FIFA World Cup in the United States. While early reports regarding the 1994 incident suggested drug cartels ordered the hit due to gambling losses, the incident remains a dark chapter in Colombian sports history. Similar concerns arose previously in 2018 regarding Carlos Sánchez, who faced online harassment after being sent off in a match against Japan. Football authorities and local stakeholders remain vigilant regarding the safety of athletes in the wake of such public hostility. The current threats against Campaz are being monitored as public anger intensifies over recent team results.