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Why was the Copa América final delayed? Arrests made as fans crash security

  /  autty

Dozens of fans tried to jump the gates and police were forced to close one corner of the stadium due to security concerns at Hard Rock Stadium.

The 2024 Copa America final has been delayed after fan trouble outside the stadium forced police to intervene.

At around 5:40pm (local time) the problems began outside the Hard Rock Stadium. Dozens of Colombian fans reached the only security filter without tickets and tried to enter the stadium en masse. Authorities and logistics operators tried to control the avalanche of people, generating confusion and anguish.

The incidents occurred very close to the South West gate dedicated to media entry. Journalists and fans were caught in the middle of the persecution by security officials.  Several people were detained by the police. The organization closed all entrances to control the crowd, creating congestion at the entrances.


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