Time: 2024-07-15
The 2024 Copa America final between the Argentina national football team and the Colombia national football team was filled with drama and delays . The match , held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens , saw an eventful start with a right ankle injury to star player Lionel Messi . The delay in the game was caused by fans breaching security gates , leading to a late start time of 9:22 p.m. ET , instead of the original 8 p.m. kickoff.
The Copa America final was marred by chaos as fans without tickets breached security gates at the Hard Rock Stadium , causing a delay in the start of the match . Videos on social media showed fans breaking through the southwest gate , leading to a lockdown of the stadium . An estimated 7,000 people without tickets managed to gain entry to the venue , creating a difficult situation for security personnel and law enforcement officers.
During the match , Lionel Messi sustained a right ankle injury in the first half but bravely continued to play in the second half . The sight of Messi crying on the sidelines after his exit from the game tugged at the heartstrings of fans . Despite the challenges faced by both teams , the game continued with intense moments on the field , including missed chances and near goals.
The 2024 Copa America final was not only a battle on the field but also off the field , with organizational and planning issues plaguing the tournament . Both Argentina and Colombia faced difficulties , including field conditions , crowd control , and security breaches . The chaotic scenes at the Hard Rock Stadium highlighted the challenges faced by the teams and the authorities in managing the high - stakes final.
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