Blocking of the Palestinian flag in the Colombia-Israel match

During the FIFA U-20 World Cup group stage match between Colombia and Israel, a Colombian fan was detained in the stands, displaying the Palestinian flag.

In a statement from the Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sport (APREVIDE), it was reported that Colombian fan Michael Andrés Patino Cifuentes, who opened the Palestinian flag in the stands, was arrested in the group stage match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup organized by Argentina

APREVIDE reported that the Colombian fan was arrested accused of “provoking opposition fans and inciting violence.”

Fan arrested for displaying the Palestinian flag.

REACTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF COLOMBIA

As the match between Colombia and Israel continued, tensions arose between the Colombian fan, who showed the Palestinian flag to the Israeli stands, and the Israelis who responded to him. In the images reflected on social networks, it can be seen that there is a discussion between both sides.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared the images of the match on his Twitter account and said: “It is not prohibited to raise the Palestinian flag for Colombia.” he used the phrase.

COLOMBIA WINS

Colombia beat Israel 2-1 in the group stage match played at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina.

24 countries participate in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which takes place between May 20 and June 11. (AA)