Edgar Páez Cortés was president of Tigres Football Club in Colombia’s second division.
On Saturday, he was present on the field when the team lost 3-2 to Atletico de Cali.
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On his way home, Baez Cortes was shot and killed. Tigres confirms this in a statement.
It is not known why the club president was killed. The police are investigating the case.
The Degla family is in mourning after this sad news. Baez Cortés was a passionate footballer and an exemplary leader. His dedication to the development of the club and football in our region left a deep mark on everyone who came to know him, the club wrote in a statement.
Páez Cortés was with two family members when he was killed in Bogotá. He was taken to the hospital after being shot, but his life could not be saved.
The incident shook Colombian football. A number of clubs expressed their condolences after the news spread.
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