Pakistan, Dec. 19 -- Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez condemned fan violence at Wednesday's Colombia Cup final, which left 59 people injured, including seven police officers. The clashes broke out after Atletico Nacional defeated local rivals Deportivo Independiente Medellin 1-0 in the second leg of the Copa Colombia final at Estadio Atanasio Girardot.

Police said security checks at the stadium led to the seizure of weapons, flares, and fireworks from fans. Local commander William Castano told Teleantioquia that officers had to apply graduated measures to prevent fans from storming the pitch, control public order disturbances, and ensure the safety of spectators. "It was necessary to control outbreaks and guarantee the safety of citizen...