Colombia Soccer Chief Faces Battery Charges After Arrest at Copa America Final

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The Facts

  • The president of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramón Jesurún, and his 43-year-old son have been charged with battery on official employees during the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday in Miami.

  • They were arrested at Hard Rock Stadium following the game and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center a little after 4 a.m. on Monday. Later that day, they were released on bail.

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The Spin

Narrative A

As chaotic scenes have marred the Copa America final in Miami on Sunday, it's shocking to learn that even Colombia's soccer chief has been involved in physical altercations with security guards. When even an authority exhibits unruly behavior, it's hard to expect anything different from ordinary fans.

New York Times

Narrative B

First and foremost, it's key to stress that this incident has nothing to do with chaotic scenes seen outside the Hard Rock Stadium before kick-off. While the Jesurúns did have a brawl with officials, these charges are completely unjustified as the fight only started because security guards barred them in disregard of their official credentials.

NBC

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