Football results definitely have insane consequences in Colombia. On July 2, 1994, the former defender of the selection Andres Escobar was thus assassinated in Medellin, upon his return from the 1994 World Cup in the United States, during which his own goal against the USA (1-2) led to the Colombian elimination in the first round. Nearly thirty years later, the president of Tigres FC, a Colombian second division club, was in turn shot and killed on Saturday in Bogota, after his team’s defeat against Atletico FC (2-3). Edgar Paez was driving home, accompanied by his daughter, when two men on a motorcycle opened fire.
Tigres FC announced on Sunday the disappearance of its 63-year-old leader in a car after his team’s defeat against Atletico FC (2-3). He was shot dead near the Techo stadium in Bogota, where the fatal defeat took place. According to several local media, his daughter was not affected and the authorities have opened an investigation. According to initial information, video surveillance shows that the killers had been following the vehicle for a few minutes before taking action and shooting it several times.
Sports betting in the background?
“The Tigers family and sporting community are devastated by this event,” the club said in a statement. His commitment to the team and his dedication to the development of the sport in our region left an indelible mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him. »
In office since 2016, Edgar Paez was quickly taken care of by emergency services and he finally died on his arrival in a hospital in Bogota. According to two leaders speaking on condition of anonymity (we understand), the causes of this attack could be linked to sports betting. A link which has not been established by the investigation until now.