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59 Injured as Fans Riot After Copa Colombia Final in Medellin

City leaders vow accountability, with investigators reviewing stadium CCTV.

Overview

  • Atletico Nacional beat Deportivo Independiente Medellin 1-0 at Estadio Atanasio Girardot before rival supporters invaded the pitch and hurled projectiles.
  • Authorities reported 59 people injured, including seven police officers, after clashes broke out at the end of the match.
  • Riot police intervened and said they applied a graduated use of force to prevent a full pitch occupation and restore order.
  • Officers said they seized weapons, flares and fireworks from fans during stadium checks.
  • The trophy and medal ceremony was cancelled, no arrests were reported, and Medellin had allowed visiting Nacional fans as a peace initiative despite usual bans.