Colombia’s Yellow World Cup Jersey, Once a Symbol of Unity, Becomes a Political Statement NYT | Top Stories By: Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Annie Correal 4 June 2026 at 17:03 A presidential candidate endorsed by President Trump has been accused by some Colombians of co-opting their beloved national team’s yellow soccer jersey. © Federico Rios for The New York TimesSupporters of Abelardo De La Espriella wearing national soccer jerseys at a rally in Medellín on May 24.
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