Copa America

2024 - 7 - 15

Chaos and Triumph: Argentina Clinches Record 16th Copa America Title Despite Delays and Injuries

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Chaos, drama, injuries, and an ultimate triumph - the 2024 Copa America final had it all. Read on to unravel the rollercoaster ride of events.

The 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was a whirlwind of emotions and unexpected events. What was anticipated as a clash of titans turned into a spectacle of chaos as fans breached security gates, causing a delay in the kickoff. The tension escalated as Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine forward, suffered an ankle injury during the match, sparking concerns among fans about his future in international tournaments. Despite the setbacks, Argentina emerged victorious, securing their record 16th Copa America title with a thrilling 1-0 win over Colombia in extra time.

The halftime show saw the iconic singer Shakira bringing Colombian pride to the event, adding a touch of glamour and energy to the final. The delay caused by gate-crashing fans created viral moments on social media, further adding to the buzz surrounding the match. As Argentina celebrated their historic win, fans were left in awe of the resilience and determination displayed by the team in overcoming obstacles to claim the championship.

In a heartwarming moment, Lionel Messi, despite his injury, remained on the sidelines cheering on his teammates, showcasing his unwavering dedication to the Argentine national team. This final not only made history for Argentina with their 16th title but also highlighted the passion and fervor of football fans in South America. The Copa America final of 2024 will be remembered not just for the on-field action but for the off-field drama and moments that defined the prestigious tournament.

As the dust settles on the chaotic final, one thing remains clear - Lionel Messi's influence on Argentine football and his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time is undeniable. The 2024 Copa America final will go down in history as a testament to the resilience of the Argentine team and the spirit of football that unites nations in celebration and competition.

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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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Argentina vs Colombia live updates: Copa America 2024 final ... (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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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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Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to record 16th Copa America ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. Colombia will do everything in its power to make sure that doesn't ...

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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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Crowd chaos as fans kept waiting outside Copa America final (FRANCE 24)

Chaotic scenes erupted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday as thousands of fans were kept waiting outside the venue ahead of the Copa America final ...

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

Fans without tickets for Sunday's Copa America final climbed fences and ran past security more than an hour before the match at Hard Rock Stadium.

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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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Copa America final delayed by gate-crashing Argentina and ... (MARCA.com)

Ah, Copa America. A tournament that's supposed to showcase the best of South American and CONCACAF soccer. Instead, we're left with a spectacle of chaos ...

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Copa America delayed after crowd issues (KCRA Sacramento)

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 ...

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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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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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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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Argentina defeats Colombia to win record 16th Copa America (Philstar.com)

Lautaro Martinez scored the extra-time winner as defending champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America crown.

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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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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)

Argentina won the 2024 Copa América championship 1-0 over Colombia, snatching victory with an extra-time goal in the 112th minute of a scoreless match.

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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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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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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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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.

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After Copa America Final Ordeal, There's Plenty Of Blame To Share (Forbes)

CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and the host nation United States should share in responsibility for Sunday's scary scenes and an overall ragged tournament.

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Argentina crowned Copa America champions for record 16th time ... (Reuters)

Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from Lautaro Martinez on Sunday after the final was ...

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Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd ... (Aljazeera.com)

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.

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Argentina claims 16th Copa America Championship with 1-0 win ... (Africanews English)

Argentina clinched its second consecutive Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday night with Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal, ...

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Argentina wins Copa America after beating Colombia 1-0 in tense final (Euronews)

A goal by Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez in extra time won the Albiceleste their 16th Copa America title in a match marred by security issues.

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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 ... (CBS 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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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 fans cheer Copa America win, a break from country's ... (NBC News)

Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph late Sunday also remember past victories, as the country's economic crisis peaks.

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Ticketing Chaos at Copa América Final Could Have Legal Implications (Sportico.com)

The Copa América final in Miami was marred by fans rushing into the stadium and taking seats that belonged to others.

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Copa America final: Security breach as fans climb through air vents ... (CNN)

Thousands of ticketless fans attempted to enter Florida's Hard Rock Stadium for Argentina and Colombia's Copa America final, said a stadium spokesperson.

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Mayhem at Copa America gates in Miami prevented ticketed fans ... (NBC News)

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 ...

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'This is how the game is': Colombian soccer fans remain positive ... (NPR)

In Doral, Colombian fans hoping for their first title since 2001 spoke about their pride despite mourning a tough loss.

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Ugly Copa America scenes put pressure on FIFA, U.S. stadiums to ... (USA TODAY)

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.

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Copa América 2024 review: Controversies, surprises and more ... (ESPN)

ESPN writers weigh in on what Copa América 2024 got wrong and right, from security lapses and high ticket prices, to thrilling games and memorable ...

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Argentina fans go viral for flashing among Colombian fans ... (MARCA.com)

A few people in Argentina jerseys made a name for themselves during the Copa America final besides legendary captain Lionel Messi and game winning ...

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CONMEBOL Blames Hard Rock Stadium for Copa America Chaos (Sportico.com)

Fans and journalists have suggested that the chaotic events before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia could have been prevented.

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Copa America final: Chaotic scenes as 'party almost became a ... (BBC News)

What went wrong at the 2024 Copa America tournament and what can be learned from the chaotic scenes that marred the final?

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Kaufman: Chaos at Copa America final one of saddest moments of ... (Miami Herald)

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 ...

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CONMEBOL blames Hard Rock Stadium for unruly fans, ugly ... (USA TODAY)

CONMEBOL, the soccer federation that organized Copa America 2024, has blamed Hard Rock Stadium officials and local authorities for Sunday's incidents.

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Messi 'doing well' after Copa America ankle injury, says he'll return ... (USA TODAY)

Lionel Messi says he's doing well and is hopeful to return to action “hopefully soon” after injuring his right ankle in the Copa America final.

After chaos at the stadium, Argentina defeated Colombia at the ... (NPR)

NPR's Juana Summers talks with ESPN's Luis Miguel Echegaray about last night's face off between Argentina and Colombia in the Copa America final.

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Kaufman: Chaos at Copa America final one of saddest moments of ... (Yahoo News)

It was 3:20 a.m. Monday, time to finally head back to my car in the Hard Rock Stadium parking lot after one of the longest and saddest nights of my 37-year ...

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Ticketed fans kept out of Copa America final want refunds (NBC 6 South Florida)

Chaos at the gates of the Copa America final prevented some ticketholders from entering Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

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Copa America fans arrested, ejected from stadium; Miami-Dade ... (CBS Miami)

At the height of the mayhem, some people said they were hurt, including children.

Chaos at the Copa America final in Miami as fans stormed the stadium (NPR)

Stadium officials said that thousands of fans without valid tickets had flooded the gates at Sunday's major soccer match between Argentina and Colombia.

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Former USMNT Wife shares traumatic Copa America Experience ... (MARCA.com)

The Copa America Final where Argentina won their second consecutive cup was total chaos for thousands of fans who stormed the stadium after being sold fake ...

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