2024-07-17 01:10:43
A real chaos was formed in the run-up to the final of the America Cup in it Hard Rock Stadium de Miami, delaying the match between Argentina and Colombia by more than an hour.
This was recorded in videos and photos that have been spread on social media, showing the situation, in which people were injured and others arrested by the police.
The violent incidents at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami were apparently sparked by people trying to enter without tickets, causing chaos.
Witnesses said that Colombian fans allegedly tried to force their way into the stadium without tickets. This situation forced authorities to temporarily close access to Hard Rock Stadium.
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“We inform that people who do not have tickets will not be able to enter the stadium. Only those who have purchased tickets will be able to enter once access is enabled again,” said Conmebol in a statement regarding the situation.
These events were recorded on social media and it can be seen that some people were arrested. The situation was even witnessed by children who were preparing to enjoy the match with their parents.
A video shows a mob of fans wearing Colombian jerseys trying to force their way into the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. In another video posted on social media, another group is seen trying to access the stadium through the ducts of an air conditioner.
It is estimated that more than 6,000 people entered the Hard Rock Stadium without tickets for the Copa América final, which has generated criticism about the security that was arranged for the sporting event.
“There was a point where security opened the doors and people entered en masse, without going through ticket scanners or weapons/metal detectors”they reported on the social network X.
It is worth mentioning that the Copa América final will be between Argentina and Colombia, and at halftime the singer Shakira will put on a show as part of the spectacle of the last match of the tournament held in the United States.
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Cubans Around the World Editorial Team