Caos en la final de la Copa América: Miles de hinchas intentan ingresar al estadio sin entradas

“Chaos at the Copa América Final: Fans Storm Stadium Without Tickets”

The final of the Copa América in Miami turned into a scene of chaos as thousands of fans without tickets tried to force their way into the stadium, causing the game to be delayed. The match between Argentina and Colombia was scheduled to start at 8:00 pm local time, but an hour before kickoff, problems at the entrances of the stadium in southern Florida began to escalate.

“Miles of fans without tickets tried to enter the stadium by force, putting fans, security agents, and law enforcement officers at extreme risk,” the Hard Rock Stadium said in a statement. Videos shared by journalists and fans showed scuffles at the entrances, with fans trying to force their way in and security guards trying to maintain order. Some fans were chased by police as they ran up ramps and stairs on different levels of the stadium.

The Miami-Dade County police reported that “several incidents” took place before the gates opened for the match. These incidents were attributed to the “undisciplined behavior of fans trying to access the stadium.” The police warned that anyone engaging in such behavior would be expelled or arrested, as they have a zero-tolerance policy for unruly conduct.

Inside the stadium, sections of the stands were partially empty near the scheduled start time of the match. As more people entered, the aisles and stairs became overcrowded. Fans shared their harrowing experiences of being caught in the crowd, feeling trapped and scared as they tried to make their way into the stadium.

Despite the chaos outside, the match eventually started with a delay of 30 minutes. However, the overcrowding in the stands became more apparent as the game progressed. Fans who had paid thousands of dollars for tickets were frustrated by the lack of organization at the entrances.

The situation was eventually brought under control, and the match proceeded after a delay. The Copa América final may have been a thrilling event on the field, but the chaos and disorder at the stadium entrance will be remembered as a dark moment in the tournament’s history.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.