Anybody who loves soccer certainly wanted to be in Florida to see the Copa America Final.
Unfortunately, not everybody could be afforded a ticket, but apparently, that was not going to stop everybody from seeing it.
The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia had to be heavily delayed until further notice after rowdy fans decided to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the start of the game.
Videos posted on social media showed fans, many of them appearing to be fans of Colombia, jumping over security railings near the Southwest entrance of the stadium, according to AP News.
Fans without tickets to get in could be seen running past police officers and stadium attendants.
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USA TODAY Sports added at that at least seven people received treatment by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue near ramps entering the stadium. The report says the people were distressed and given water bottles while sitting on the ground.
The situation forced a half-hour delay in the match’s kickoff, which was then pushed to 8:30 p.m. ET.
Reports state that 10-15 people were arrested, while others were simply escorted out of the gate but not arrested.
Adding to the tension of the Copa America Final were fans who were being cooked by the heat, as it was at least 90 degrees at the stadium as they waited for entry.
Police later released a statement confirming that several incidents occurred due to unruly behavior.
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Authorities are currently trying their best to get fans under control at the Copa America Final in Miami, Florida.
That was not the case hours ago when England took on Spain at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.
Spain beat England 2-1 in the final of the European Football Championships, Euro 2024.
