Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga

Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga, known as 'The Gentleman,' was a Colombian footballer who played as a defender for the national team and Atlético Nacional. He tragically gained notoriety after being murdered in 1994, shortly after scoring an own goal that contributed to Colombia's elimination from the World Cup. His death is often cited as a grim reminder of the intersection of sports and violence in Colombia, particularly influenced by drug trafficking and gambling.