Chilean family watches Copa America with a deceased relative
During this year's Copa America edition, a surprising incident occurred. While watching the Chilean national team play, fans in one home had a coffin with a deceased family member beside them. This extraordinary event caught the attention of the whole world.
8:12 PM EDT, June 24, 2024
This year's Copa America tournament kicked off a few days ago. The Chilean national team, among others, participated. In the first match, the Chilean team, led by Ricardo Gareca, faced Peru. The match ended in a goalless draw.
A highly unusual situation occurred in one Chilean home. The family, who sat down in front of a projector to watch the Chile vs. Peru match, had a coffin with the body of a deceased relative next to them. A recording by one of the household members went to the internet.
A family in Chile was watching the match against Peru with the body within the Copa America 2024 - reported the Diario Ole profile on Twitter.
A large part of the room where the family was watching the game was occupied by an open coffin, flowers, candles, and a flower-adorned portrait of the deceased holding a cup.
Uncle Feña. Thank you for all the moments you gave us. We will always remember you, your condor family - was written next to the photo of the deceased.
The Chilean national team will face Argentina in the next Copa America match, which will take place on Wednesday at Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford. Fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting clash, hoping for a better result for their team.
The situation during the Chile vs. Peru match highlights the unique culture and traditions related to mourning in different parts of the world. Although it may be shocking to many, for the family of the deceased, it was a natural and meaningful farewell.
