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.
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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The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed 80 minutes after fans rushed past security railings into the stadium.
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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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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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.
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 great Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as the team celebrate winning the 2024 Copa America tournament final against Colombia. Photo: AFP.
Footage circulating on social media showed supporters without tickets evading security at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira.
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's Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute.
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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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 ...