Overview

• Police and judicial officials went into Nicaragua’s dressing room in San José shortly before kickoff to execute an arrest order targeting a player.
• Police director Marlon Cubillo said a court issued the order at the request of the person seeking maintenance over unpaid child support.
• The outstanding payment was made on site, the player was not detained, and his identity has been withheld by authorities and media.
• The Nicaraguan Football Federation said at least nine officers were present, described tension and confusion for the team, and asked sports authorities including FIFA to investigate.
• Costa Rica won the World Cup qualifier 4–1, and Costa Rican federation official Gustavo Araya confirmed the police presence while declining details citing the involvement of minors.