Colo-Colo Condemns Violent Incidents at the Monumental Stadium and Vows to Identify Responsible Parties
In the wake of the serious incidents that occurred at the Monumental Stadium during the friendly match against Universitario de Lima, Colo-Colo has strongly condemned the acts of violence and pledged to cooperate with authorities to identify those responsible.
First and foremost, the Colo-Colo club expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the fan who tragically passed away outside the stadium prior to the match against the Peruvian team. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, accompanying them in their grief over the painful loss that occurred in a condemnable criminal act.
Regarding the incidents that took place inside the stadium, Colo-Colo stated that a group of attendees violated the established security measures, despite the club’s compliance with current regulations and the direct supervision of the police. As an institution, we have made ourselves available to the authorities to collaborate in whatever is necessary to clarify the acts observed inside the stadium in the context of the match. We will emphasize diligently advancing the identification of those responsible and ensuring that the full rigor of the law is applied to them. We will make our utmost effort to pursue and remove them from our stadium, which belongs to all of us.
Finally, the club called on everyone to maintain a climate of respect and adherence to the rules governing sporting events, in order to collaborate in the eradication of any type of violence in the stadiums. It is the task of all of us not to allow a few to gain a space that belongs to the family in general and to the Colo-Colo fans in particular.
Conclusion
Colo-Colo’s strong response to the violent incidents at the Monumental Stadium demonstrates the club’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all fans. By cooperating with authorities and vowing to identify and punish those responsible, Colo-Colo is sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated. As the club stated, it is the responsibility of everyone involved to ensure that the stadiums remain a place for families and fans to enjoy the sport they love.
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— Colo-Colo (@ColoColo) June 27, 2024
