Fans rushing the gates caused a delay in the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia. Find out what happened here!
The highly anticipated Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia faced unexpected chaos as fans rushed the gates, causing a delay in the kickoff at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Videos circulating on social media showed the frenzy as fans jumped over security railings and ran past police officers, prompting a 30-minute delay before the match began.
Despite the disruptions, the tension-filled match unfolded with both teams vying for victory. Lionel Messi sought to lead Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title, while Colombia put up a strong fight to prevent Messi's triumph. The game culminated in a dramatic extra-time goal by substitute Lautaro Martinez, securing Argentina's historic win.
In the end, Argentina emerged victorious, clinching their 16th Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0. This win marked Argentina's second consecutive championship victory in the tournament, showcasing their dominance in South American football. The intense final highlighted the passion and fervor of fans, but also raised concerns about stadium security and crowd management.
Looking back at Messi's journey, the star player's resilience and leadership were key in Argentina's success. From the delayed kickoff to the final whistle, the Copa America final was a rollercoaster of emotions, giving fans a memorable experience and solidifying Messi's status as a football legend.
Video posted on social media showed fans jumping over security railings near the southwest entrance of the stadium and running past police officers and ...
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Kickoff of the Copa América Final between Colombia and Argentina has been delayed due to fans rushing the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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.
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida -- An entrance gate at Hard Rock Stadium, the venue for Sunday's Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia, has been locked ...
El partido de la final de la Copa América 2024 entre Argentina y Colombia se vio retrasado más de una hora por el caos desatado por los fanáticos.
The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed by more than hour on Sunday after thousands of fans without tickets rushed security and ...
El inicio de la final entre Argentina y Colombia se retrasó 30 minutos en el Hard Rock Stadium, informó la Conmebol.
Con Lionel Messi como emblema y en la despedida de Ángel Di María, el equipo de Scaloni luchará con la Tricolor de James Rodríguez.
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 ...
Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at ...
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 ...
They overcame Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
A sellout crowd is expected at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday night for the highly anticipated Copa America final between defending champion Argentina and ...
Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title with 1-0 win over Colombia on late goal by Lautaro Martinez. Lionel Messi injured.
Argentina y Colombia juegan este domingo el partido por la gloria máxima del continente americano: la final de la Copa América 2024. Sigue aquí las acciones ...
El ingreso masivo de miles de hinchas sin entradas al estadio de la final de la Copa América en Miami provocó escenas de caos y el retraso del partido.
Lionel Messi's night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday ...
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 ...
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour as fans try to storm the stadium.
Policemen talk with fans outside the stadium prior to the Copa America final soccer match between Argentina and Colombia. SPORTS ...
Fans celebrating the Argentinian win. Fans celebrate in Miami Gardens after Argentina won the Copa America 2024. Photo: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images. A sea of ...
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.
Argentina ganó la Copa América 2024 al vencer en la final el domingo a Colombia.
CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and the host nation United States should share in responsibility for Sunday's scary scenes and an overall ragged tournament.
Hooligans stormed the Copa America title match near Miami, keeping scores of paying customers outside the stadium and raising questions on if the venue is ...
The Copa América final in Miami was marred by fans rushing into the stadium and taking seats that belonged to others.
Thousands of ticketless fans attempted to enter Florida's Hard Rock Stadium for Argentina and Colombia's Copa America final, said a stadium spokesperson.
It was a 2024 Copa America final to remember as Argentina defeated Colombia in extra time. Fans also stormed the stadium gates before the game.
Con su quinto gol del torneo continental, Lautaro rompió el cerrojo de Colombia con un latigazo de derecha a los 112 minutos.
In Doral, Colombian fans hoping for their first title since 2001 spoke about their pride despite mourning a tough loss.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) holds the trophy with his teammates after defeating Colombia in their Copa America 2024 Final soccer match at Hard Rock ...
El torneo de la Conmebol dejó múltiples dudas de organización en el principal anfitrión de la próxima Copa del Mundo.
Felicitamos a los equipos finalistas de la CONMEBOL COPA AMERICA 2024™️, Argentina y Colombia, por la gran final disputada ayer.
Chaos at the gates of the Copa America final prevented some ticketholders from entering Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
Las autoridades de Miami informaron que 55 personas fueron retiradas del Hard Rock al no contar con boleto, además de 27 detenciones.
Fans and journalists have suggested that the chaotic events before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia could have been prevented.
The unruly fans, CONMEBOL, stadium officials and FIFA are all to blame for the Copa America disaster. Changes must be made before the 2026 World Cup.
The security breach at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was mostly the fault of the unruly fans who tarnished image of event, Miami and ...
The Copa America final saw 27 people arrested and 55 people ejected from Hard Rock Stadium, Miami-Dade Police Department said Monday.