By Natalia Rueda 
Miami, FL – The highly anticipated Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium ended in chaos and disorder when fans broke through security barriers and caused chaos at the venue. What was to be an exciting match between two powerful teams turned into a chaotic scene, leaving many disappointed and shocked by the violent behavior of some fans.
Clashes between fans and police began even before the scheduled start of the match. Fans from both teams were seen jumping over security fences and forcing their way into the stadium without valid tickets. The situation quickly escalated as the crowd inside the stadium grew larger than the venue could accommodate.
COLOMBIANOS COLADOS DESATAN CAOS EN EL ESTADIO DE MIAMI
— KÉ SE DICE (@kesedice) July 14, 2024
El ingreso al estadio Hard Rock en Miami, donde esta noche se disputará la final de la Copa América entre Argentina y Colombia, se vio marcado por incidentes y caos, personas intentando entrar sin boletas. pic.twitter.com/UoWHSAIp5T
The game was delayed for an hour and a half while authorities attempted to control the situation and assess the extent of the damage caused by the uneducated fans. As the chaos ensued, legitimate ticket holders were unable to enter the stadium due to the overwhelming number of unauthorized attendees who had already taken the seats, leaving the real fans frustrated and unable to watch the game for which they had paid. The incident has reflected the lack of culture that some Latinos have, with the lack of ethics and respect for the rules and regulations of the event.
How is it possible that so many people were able to circumvent security and enter the stadium without valid tickets? Many fans expressed their outrage on social media, and many have questioned whether the United States is capable of hosting the next World Cup 2026.
🇺🇸 | Así quedaron estas escaleras eléctricas en el Hard Rock Stadium, después de que los asistentes a la final de la Copa América acabaran con ellas. pic.twitter.com/lE4ZpoRT0I
— UHN Plus (@UHN_Plus) July 15, 2024
Referee stole a goal from Colombia
From the outset, the refereeing raised doubts. In the 73rd minute, a clear penalty kick on Colombian striker Jhon Córdoba was not reviewed by referee Raphael Claus, despite a call from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The decision generated frustration and anger among the Colombian players and fans, as it could have been a key moment for the outcome of the match.
Despite the disappointment and controversy, the Colombian national team received praise for their performance against Argentina, a team considered one of the best in the world. They played with determination and skill, creating numerous chances. They left everything on the field and undoubtedly brought immeasurable happiness to all Colombians.
In the end, Argentina came out victorious in the 112th minute, but the match will be remembered for the controversial decisions made by the referee.
Me da mucho asco cómo la FIFA corrupta ayuda a su mascota Messi.
— ~~Polemista News~~ (@Polemista4T) July 15, 2024
Esto era un penal del tamaño del mundo para Colombia y el VAR ni lo revisa. ¿Cuándo va a acabar esto?pic.twitter.com/XSTzI1mFyf