Sports

Football Jersey Wars: Are Civil Liberties Being Sabotaged in Colombia’s Presidential Run-Off?

During four years of Gustavo Petro’s presidential term, Colombians have witnessed the symbolic resurrection of flags and banners that many believe should be relegated to the country’s violent past. The president has brandished Simón Bolívar’s…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 10, 2026

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The Final Duel: Messi versus Colombia in Copa América 2024

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Colombia in the highly anticipated 2024 Copa América USA final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 14. The match,…

TAYLOR LENNOX July 12, 2024

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Colombia in Copa América Final with Argentina after 1-0 Uruguay defeat

Colombia’s national team, Selección Colombia, secures a thrilling victory against Uruguay in the semi-final match of Copa América, setting up a highly anticipated final clash…

TAYLOR LENNOX July 11, 2024

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Historic! Colombia in World Cup quarter-finals against England

Colombia will face England on Saturday in the Women's World Cup quarter finals after a goal by team captain Catalina Usme against Jamaica.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF August 8, 2023

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Colombia loses seat as Copa America 2021 co-host

Despite efforts by the Colombian government to postpone the football tournament to November, all Copa America matches will be played in Argentina.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 22, 2021

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Vuelta a Colombia cycling tour returns to Bogotá after 12-year absence

Colombia's equivalent of Giro d'Italia and Tour de France begins Friday on the Eastern Plains and will reach Bogotá for the final stage on April…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF April 16, 2021

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Return to Argentina? Pékerman on brink of “adios” to Colombia

Considered the "most successful football coach in Colombian history, Argentina's José Pékerman's days with La Selección are numbered.

TAYLOR LENNOX August 28, 2018

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The City Paper’s Olga Helena Fernández wins bronze at UANA Championships

Colombia's synchronized swimmers at the UANA Pan American Championships have clinched medals. Among the champs, The City Paper's Olga Helena Fernández.

JACQUELINE DE KLERK July 27, 2018

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Colombia classifies for knockout round in World Cup after 1-0 win over Senegal

A goal by defender Yerry Mina in the second half of the final match in Group H has secured Colombia's place in the knockout round…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 28, 2018

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Colombia World Cup “comeback” depends on final match against Senegal

Hopes are running high that Colombia will defeat Senegal in their final group match Thursday in order to make knock-out stage of World Cup Russia.

JAKOB WEIZMAN June 26, 2018

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Colombia’s World Cup dream at risk after “draining” loss to Japan

Not all over yet for Colombia despite a heart-wrenching loss against Japan in World Cup opener. La Selección must win against Poland to have a…

JACQUELINE DE KLERK June 19, 2018

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Colombia in Russia ahead of World Cup ceremony and opener against Japan

Colombia's national football team has arrived in Russia before the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup on June 14 and first game against Japan…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF June 12, 2018