The pinnacle of the Colombian Soccer Federation, Ramón Jesurún, and his son have been arrested, following a brawl at Sunday’s Copa América ultimate in Miami.
Mr Ramón, 71, and Ramón Jamil, 43, have been held on prices of battery involving an official or an worker, mentioned the Miami-Dade Police Division.
The fees relate to the brawl on the stadium after Colombia misplaced to Argentina 0-1 in additional time.
Neither Mr Ramón nor his son have publicly commented on the problem.
In an announcement despatched to the BBC, the Miami-Dade Police Division mentioned the incident had occurred simply after the soccer match ended on the Exhausting Rock Stadium within the south-eastern US state.
Mr Ramón and his son have been “strolling in the direction of the doorway of the sphere”, it mentioned, however they grew to become “irate and commenced shouting” at one of many safety officers, who was instructed by his administration to briefly delay individuals from going additional.
The police mentioned the officer had “positioned an open palm” on the chest of Mr Ramón’s son to information him again.
Mr Ramón then pushed the officer, they mentioned, whereas his son grabbed the officer’s neck and pulled him to the bottom, punching him and kicking him within the head.
Mr Ramón’s son additionally grabbed and pushed a feminine official who tried to help, the police mentioned.
It added that the 2 males had additionally punched a safety supervisor.
Mr Ramón, his son and different relations are believed to have been making an attempt to go on the pitch to participate within the awards ceremony.
The Colombian Soccer Federation made no instant touch upon the problem.
The beginning of the ultimate of the Americas’ most prestigious soccer event was delayed by 80 minutes after ticketless followers compelled their manner into Miami’s Exhausting Rock Stadium.
A number of arrests have been made after clashes with police and safety personnel, whereas a number of supporters wanted remedy from paramedics.
