00:00The cancellation last Tuesday, October 13, of the match between Millonarios and Once Caldas
00:04It was the final straw in a long-standing controversy among football fans.
00:09and the operator of the Campín Stadium for the deterioration of the grass after the performance
00:14of concerts at the sports venue. The incident escalated into a violent clash between the
00:18Di Mayor and the Mayor's Office of Bogotá against the company Ascencia, in charge of the stage,
00:23to the point that Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán requested an investigation into possible non-compliance
00:28of the contract. This controversy is not new. It dates back to 2024, when the district granted him
00:34the administration and operation of the stadium to the private firm Ascencia, through a
00:39a public-private partnership for its renewal. Although the contract explicitly stipulates
00:44The priority of football, since then criticism and legal processes have arisen over how the shows
00:49Musical events began to increasingly replace sporting events. In 2026 alone, Di Mayor
00:55It has had to postpone or move more than 10 matches, including the women's final.
01:00between Santa Fe and Cali. The fact is that at least five of them, including the one from Millonarios.
01:05and Once Caldas on October 13, were due to the poor condition of the grass.
01:10Despite the measures taken by the concessionaire to maintain the grass on the field, to the point
01:15to completely lift it and to move rolls of turf from La Florida Park to rehabilitate it,
01:21a very common method in major stadiums around the world, today, eight months later,
01:26The scene of a playing field in terrible condition was repeated, after the massive
01:30Concert by the Korean group BTS. Carlos Mario Zuluaga, president of Di Mayor,
01:35He said on Caracol Radio that what had happened in the Millonarios match was regrettable.
01:40and Once Caldas, but he asserted that it's a problem that goes back years. The top executive
01:44Di Mayor asserted that Sensia, who is currently in charge of the stadium, has failed to comply with
01:50the conditions it has in the delivery of the stage.
01:53Carlos Fernando Galán, the mayor of Bogotá, after what happened, assured through X that
01:58The condition of the grass at El Campín stadium is unacceptable. I urge the IDRD to initiate [a proper action/remediation program].
02:03a process for possible breach of substance, regarding the obligation to maintain
02:07The stadium's grass is in optimal condition to guarantee the matches can be played.
02:12of football. The mayor ordered a detailed review of the concession contract and formally requested
02:18open an administrative process against Sensia for possible non-compliance.
02:22While the Bogotá Comptroller's Office evaluates whether there will be a disciplinary investigation and
02:26Prosecutors and legal experts indicate that Sensia has 60 days to recover. If the condition is not remedied...
02:32For the failure, fines could be imposed.
02:34In response to the controversy, Sensia issued a statement this Wednesday in which, after expressing regret for the postponement
02:40The Millonarios vs. Once Caldas player offered an apology to the fans. He indicated that he would take action.
02:46measures to respond to those who attended the stadium, as well as announcing that it will reinforce
02:50the maintenance work on the grass and assured that he will attend to the requirements
02:54of the authorities regarding the conditions of the sports venue.
02:58Football matches and fans are a priority, he emphasized.
03:02What should be prioritized in the camp, professional football, and the integrity of the sport?
03:06or the development of massive concerts and the entertainment industry? Let us
03:11Share your opinion in the comments.
