# Colombia football federation leadership dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-football-federation-leadership-dispute
> Updated: 2026-07-31T05:02:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Colombia’s Ministry of Sport questioned the legality of Ramón Jesurún’s bid for a fourth consecutive term as president of the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (FCF). Citing Decree 1228 of 1995, which caps sports officials at three consecutive four‑year terms, the ministry argued that a 2026‑2030 appointment would exceed the allowed twelve years.

Two days later, the ministry completed a verification process and announced that Jesurún and the FCF Executive Committee satisfied all legal and statutory requirements. The clearance removed the earlier doubts about his eligibility, permitting him to submit his candidacy in the upcoming FCF Assembly election. While the approval does not guarantee re‑election, it restores administrative stability for Colombian football ahead of the 2026 World Cup and future planning.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Ramón Jesurún cleared to seek re‑election as head of Colombia’s football federation

Colombia’s Ministry of Sport approved Ramón Jesurún’s continued presidency of the FCF and cleared him to run for re‑election, ensuring stability for national football ahead of upcoming World Cups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ramn-jesurn-cleared-to-seek-reelection-as-head-of-colombias-football-federation

### 2026-07-29: Ramón Jesurún's Fourth Term as FCF President Faces Legal Challenge

Colombia's Ministry of Sport challenges Ramón Jesurún's fourth consecutive term as FCF president, citing Decree 1228’s 12‑year limit on re‑elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ramn-jesurns-fourth-term-as-fcf-president-faces-legal-challenge

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