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Colombia boss blasted for Camilo Duran call as Celtic man’s debut leaves bitter taste

Camilo Duran has made his international debut for Colombia in their 1-0 defeat to Paraguay. The forward was handed his first call-up as a reward…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:30 AM
Colombia boss blasted for Camilo Duran call as Celtic man’s debut leaves bitter taste
Key Things to Know
  • Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo faced criticism from fans for only playing Camilo Duran in the 88th minute.
  • Celtic forward Camilo Duran made his senior international debut during Colombia's 1-0 defeat against Paraguay.
  • Duran earned his call-up after scoring six goals in his first seven appearances for Celtic.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo faced heavy backlash from supporters after Celtic forward Camilo Duran was limited to an 88th-minute appearance during a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay in Harrison, New Jersey. The match marked Duran's senior international debut following an impressive run of six goals in seven games for Celtic.

Fans expressed frustration on social media over Lorenzo's tactical decisions and reluctance to introduce the in-form attacker earlier. Colombia will look to rebound from the loss when they face Peru on Tuesday in their next fixture.

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