Junior de Barranquilla fan unrest and club instability

Following a draw against Deportivo Pereira, supporters of the Colombian football club Junior de Barranquilla, specifically the group ‘Los Kuervos’, engaged in acts of vandalism. Protesters targeted the club’s administrative headquarters and the personal vehicles of players Jesús David Rivas and Guillermo Paiva, using spray paint to deface property and alleging a lack of commitment from the squad.

Dissatisfaction escalated following the club’s elimination from the Colombian championship. Fans organized further protests at the Romelio Martínez stadium, utilizing funeral music and banners to name specific players, including Jefferson Martínez, Edwin Herrera, and Guillermo Paiva.

In response to the unrest and poor sporting results, the club has begun planning for the 2027 season. This includes evaluating the roster, considering the continuity of midfielder Juan David Ríos, and identifying potential defensive reinforcements such as Juan David Cuesta. The future of manager Sebastián Viera also remains uncertain, with Alejandro Restrepo noted as a potential candidate.