Copa America

2024 - 7 - 14

Copa America Final Chaos: Messi's Tears and Argentina's Victory

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Fans rushing into the stadium, Messi's emotional injury, and Argentina's triumph - all in one nail-biting final!

The Copa America final faced a tumultuous start as thousands of ticketless fans stormed the stadium in Miami, leading to safety concerns and delayed kick-off times. The chaos escalated when fans breached security gates, forcing authorities to intervene and causing significant delays. Amidst the pandemonium, soccer icon Lionel Messi suffered an ankle injury, bringing tears to the eyes of fans worldwide.

As the match finally kicked off, the tension was palpable with Argentina facing off against Colombia in a heated battle for the championship title. Despite the obstacles, Argentina emerged victorious, winning their record 16th Copa America title. Lautaro Martínez sealed their victory with a stunning goal, securing their second consecutive championship.

In a surprising turn of events, renowned singer Shakira made her Copa America debut during the halftime show, adding a touch of Colombian pride to the electrifying atmosphere. The night concluded with Argentina lifting the trophy in celebration, marking a historic moment in Copa America history.

In the midst of the chaos and excitement, it was revealed that at least 10-15 individuals were arrested for unauthorized entry, highlighting the dramatic events that unfolded before the final. Additionally, Messi's injury, though emotional for fans, did not hinder Argentina's path to glory, showcasing the team's resilience and determination.

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Copa America final delayed as thousands without tickets storm ... (ABC News)

Thousands of fans without tickets enter the stadium in Miami, forcing authorities to shut the gates to the venue due to safety concerns.

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Copa America final live updates: Argentina v Colombia match ... (New Zealand Herald)

All the action from Copa America 2024 final at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. Kick-off for the match was delayed three times until 1.15pm NZT, after fans...

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Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia delayed after ... (CBS News)

Hours before kickoff, fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, one of the host sites of the 2026 World Cup.

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Argentina vs Colombia live updates: 2024 Copa America final team ... (The New York Times)

Follow live coverage of the 2024 Copa America final today, as defending champions Argentina take on Colombia in Florida.

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Argentina vs. Colombia live results, highlights, analysis as Copa ... (Yahoo Sports)

Follow along as Argentina and Colombia meet for the first time in a Copa América final.

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Copa América final: Fans injured ahead of Argentina vs. Colombia (Los Angeles Times)

The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed 80 minutes after fans rushed past security railings into the stadium.

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Police Intervenes in Copa America Final Chaos (beIN SPORTS USA)

Just hours before the Copa America final in Miami, a disorderly group of Colombian and some Argentine fans managed to bypass security.

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Lionel Messi brought to tears after an ankle injury during Copa ... (USA TODAY)

The 37-year-old soccer icon get subbed off after 65 minutes of play in what might be his final major international tournament. Messi took a fall and immediately ...

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Fans without tickets enter stadium before Copa America final ... (USA TODAY)

The situation forced a delay in the kickoff of the match to 9:15 p.m. ET. At least 10-15 people were arrested, one law enforcement officer said. Other fans ...

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Shakira Brings Colombian Pride to Copa America 2024 Final ... (Billboard)

Shakira officially made her Copa America debut during the halftime show, where Argentina and Colombia faced off for the championship title.

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Copa América final start delayed after fans rush gates - ESPN (ESPN)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- An entrance gate at Hard Rock Stadium, the venue for Sunday's Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia, has been locked ...

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Lionel Messi injures lower right leg in Copa America final, remains ... (The Associated Press)

Lionel Messi went down with an apparent leg injury during the first half of Argentina's Copa America final match against Colombia on Sunday night.

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Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia delayed after ... (WFAA.com)

Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.

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Argentina wins the 2024 Copa América title over Colombia with a ... (NBC News)

Lautaro Martínez, the competition's leading scorer with five goals, blasted a shot past Colombia goalie Camilo Vargas on a breakaway following a turnover in ...

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Copa America Final Delayed as Viral Videos Show Fans Rushing ... (Bleacher Report)

The start to Sunday's Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was delayed after "thousands" of fans attempted to ...

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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 ... (ABC News)

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's ...

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Tears turn to joy after sad Messi moment as Argentina rally to ... (Fox Sports)

Tears turn to joy after sad Messi moment as Argentina rally to complete triple crown.

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Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America (FRANCE 24)

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

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Argentina beat Colombia to clinch record 16th Copa America (RNZ)

Argentina great Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as the team celebrate winning the 2024 Copa America tournament final against Colombia. Photo: AFP.

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Copa America final delayed after ticketless fans breach security (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Footage circulating on social media showed supporters without tickets evading security at the Hard Rock Stadium.

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Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo critical of extended Copa America ... (CBS Miami)

Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira.

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Colombian Coach Not A Fan Of Planned Shakira Halftime Show At ... (Deadline)

Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo is worried that a hot Shakira halftime show will cause his players to cool off in Sunday's championship game.

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Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo throws unwarranted hade at ... (MARCA.com)

Shakira has received some unwarranted shade from Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia's coach who has been making headlines after he opened up about Colombian superstar ...

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Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite ... (ABC News)

Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup ...

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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 (Voice of America)

Colombia's Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute.

Copa America 2024 final results: Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 ... (The Associated Press)

They overcame Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.

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This was Messi's gift to his Argentina National Team teammates as a ... (MARCA.com)

Argentina's National Soccer Team is currently trying to win their second consecutive Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium against Colombia's National ...

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Lautaro Martinez scores an extra-time winner to give Argentina a 1-0 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Martinez scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 112th minute for a 1-0 win over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. Martinez broke toward the Colombia goal ...

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