Argentina vs Colombia: Fans try to invade Copa America final stadium and are detained

The 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia has not yet started, but there has already been chaos around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States, where the final will be played. As the gates opened, fans tried to invade the stadium and had to be detained by police.

There was a lot of confusion in the queues to access the stadium. Some fans even tried to steal press credentials and were arrested. Others were successful and managed to enter the stadium. Some of those arrested were left covered in blood.

Bloodied fan is detained by police at the entrance to Hard Rock Stadium (Photo: Maddie Meyer/AFP)

As a security measure, the stadium gates were closed for a few minutes, including press access. The invasion was then contained, and the gates of the Hard Rock Stadium were reopened.

The Copa América final is scheduled for 9pm (Brasília time), between Argentina and Colombia. La Albiceleste could become the greatest champion in the history of the tournament if they win it for the second time in a row. Los Cafeteros will be looking to win the trophy for the second time – the last (and only) was in 2001, 23 years ago.


Source: Gazetaesportiva

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