The match could not be finished after the invasion of fans.
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America of Cali, Through an official statement, he referred to the events that occurred on Sunday, December 15 during the second leg of the BetPlay DIMAYOR Cup final against Atlético Nacional, played in the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium.
In the document, the club regretted and rejected the acts of violence and vandalism recorded both inside the stadium and in its surroundings. Furthermore, he expressed his solidarity with the affected people, including the injured and those, including children, who witnessed behavior incompatible with the spirit of sport.
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The team highlighted the importance of the presence of the National Police and the Mayor’s Office of Santiago de Cali during the event, thanking you for your work. Likewise, he called for tolerance among fans to prevent events of this type from continuing to occur and affecting the image of football as a sporting spectacle.
América de Cali expressed its willingness to collaborate with local authorities, the DIMAYOR and other competent entities in the necessary investigations. He stressed that it is essential that the people responsible for the acts are punished and prosecuted in accordance with current laws and regulations.
The statement emphasized that the results in football should not be above life and the integrity of people, remembering that this sport must be celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and coexistence.
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Finally, the club congratulated Atlético Nacional for winning the BetPlay DIMAYOR Cup title and reiterated his commitment to continue working to achieve the sporting goals that his followers desire.
The message came in a context of growing concern about violence in the country’s stadiums, which has generated reactions from different sectors and calls to implement measures to guarantee security at sporting events.
