1.   National Police Gen. Aldemar Bedoya, who is in charge of security during the tournament, downplayed the kidnap threat.

2.   On Monday, Marshall said the kidnap threat extended to peacekeepers.

3.   She said several rich families have moved their children abroad because of the kidnap threat.

4.   The kidnap threats have been received over the last several weeks, and peacekeepers have adapted their security measures as a result, he said.

5.   When Martin joked that Hanks, an acting nominee with Crowe, was behind the kidnap threats against the Australian, Hanks looked toward the floor in mock shame.

6.   Argentina footballer Juan Roman Riquelme admitted Tuesday that he was considering leaving his country after a renewal in kidnap threats.