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TL;DR
- Professional footballers in Colombia are facing dangerous playing conditions due to the poor state of many football fields.
- Heavy rains, inadequate drainage, and damage from concerts have resulted in muddy and irregular playing surfaces.
- The Colombian Association of Professional Footballers (Acolfutpro) has denounced the "deplorable" conditions, particularly at El Campín stadium.
- Players are concerned about increased risks of injuries like muscle problems and sprains.
- Acolfutpro is calling for urgent measures from the District Institute of Recreation and Sports (IDRD), concessionaire Sencia S.A., and the Ministry of Sport.
- Similar issues have been reported in other cities, including Villavicencio and Medellín, where concerts have also impacted field quality.
- The frequency and scale of concerts are seen as a major contributing factor to the field deterioration.
- While acknowledging the economic benefits of concerts, officials and players express concern over the impact on the football spectacle and player safety.