Controversy in Colombian Football: Professional Team Banned from Stadium Entrance
The team Unión Magdalena denounced that the Mayor's Office of Santa Marta allegedly prohibited them from entering the Sierra Nevada stadium, where the club plays its home games.
TL;DR
- Unión Magdalena alleges the Mayor's Office of Santa Marta has prohibited their entry into the Sierra Nevada stadium.
- The club has not been able to play at home in 2026 due to the poor condition of the playing field.
- The prohibition hinders the team's preparation and delays field recovery efforts.
- The stadium's condition deteriorated after a Silvestre Dangond concert on January 3rd.
- Essential club equipment, including medical supplies and gym equipment, is inside the stadium.
- Access has also been denied to the agronomist and groundskeepers responsible for field maintenance.
- Unión Magdalena is awaiting an official response from the Mayor's Office.