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The measure is clear: in Colombia professional football is played in the midst of the pandemic without public assistance. However, the order of the Ministry of Health was not obeyed by the Colombian Soccer Federation, which allowed the presence of fans in Colombia vs Venezuela.
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In fact, it should be remembered that at the end of September the Mayor of Barranquilla requested authorization to allow the entry of at least 5,000 fans to this first date of the South American Qualifiers at the Metropolitan Stadium, but the request was not approved.
Even in order to avoid crowds in the city and especially outside the sports arena, the District Government Secretary announced a control plan that It included the mobilization of 1,600 policemen distributed in three security rings in the ‘Metro’ and the rest in the five localities.
Yes there are fans in the boxes of the Metro. This photo, by reporter Hansel Vásquez, proves it. In addition, photos of these fans circulate on social networks that show actions of the match. Federation passed through the girdles the norms. What do they say @MinSaludCol, @MinDeporteCol? pic.twitter.com/hzAMSvbTY2
– Estewil Quesada (@EstewilQ) October 10, 2020
But apparently this was not enough, because Yes, there were fans who came to see James Rodríguez and company in the debut for the qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The event generated surprises and rejection reactions that went viral on social networks.
They were clearly people outside the authorized logistics personnel, accredited media, police, health personnel, court maintenance personnel, and sports groups. In the stands, at least Western, were influencers invited by sponsors.
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The worrying situation, which put the logistics and health of those who were duly inside the stadium at risk, was received by the district administration, which prepared an emergency meeting led by the Secretary of Government, Clemente Fajardo.
Then, the Mayor of Barranquilla, through social networks, reported that “District officials escorted unauthorized personnel there from the Metropolitan Stadium. It only remains personnel who fulfill a task in the party ”.
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This operation was led in the field by Nelson Patron, director of the Office of Security and Coexistence. But not only the authorized ones continued, but also fans located in the new press boxes that are located on the second floor.
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