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Chaotic scenes outside of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday overshadowed the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia - before the former country won

Copa America organizers issue statement passing blame for shameful scenes at final

Daily Mail

CONMEBOL, the South American soccer governing body accused of mismanaging the 2024 Copa America, is pointing the finger at stadium officials in Miami after 27 people were arrested.

CONMEBOL blames Copa America chaos on Hard Rock Stadium officials after 27 arrests and 55 ejections in Miami as Argentina beat Colombia

The Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, police said Monday. Ramón Jesurún, 71, and his son Ramon Jamil Jesurún were detained and charged after the event Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami-Dade police detective Andre Martin told The Associated Press. Both men are facing three counts of felony battery on an official after being accused of fighting multiple stadium security guards. They were released from custody on Monday. Arrest records said both men tried to go onto the field through a tunnel where media was gathering after the match. They were stopped by security, and the police report said they “became irate” at the delay. A verbal altercation eventually turned physical with a guard placing an “open palm” on Ramon Jamil Jesurún’s chest to “guide him back” and the younger Jesurún grabbing the guard “around his neck” and pulling him to the ground before throwing “two punches that impacted” the guard, the report said. The two men were placed into custody after midnight.

Colombia's soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final

The French Soccer Federation (FFF) has condemned Argentina's Copa America celebrations because of "racially offensive and discriminatory remarks" in their chants. Chelsea defender and France international Wesley Fofana took to social media to draw attention to the Albiceleste celebrations which his Blues teammate Enzo Fernandez broadcast to social media. The Argentina midfielder has since apologized for his actions but an FFF statement has detailed legal action as well as calling for FIFA and Argentina Football Association (AFA) action.

Argentina Copa America win controversy: French Soccer Federation files legal action over 'racist' chanting

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A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has apologized for singing a song with Argentina teammates that included racist and homophobic slurs about the French national team.

Enzo Fernández apologizes for singing racist chant with Argentina teammates about France

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Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 112th minute shattered Colombia’s hopes on Sunday, July 14th at the final Copa América match. A blanket of silence fell over the nation as they processed the defeat and pondered the events that transpired. President Gustavo Petro had preemptively declared Monday, July 15, as a Civic Day to celebrate the national team’s efforts, regardless of the final outcome. Despite the loss, the day remains a tribute to the team’s hard work and dedication, as stated by the Presidency.

Despite Second Place in Copa América, Colombian National Team Rejects Parade Celebration

UPI News

FIFA opened an investigation into Argentina after players were heard singing a racist chant while celebrating their victory over Colombia in the Copa America finale, the world soccer governing body said Wednesday.

FIFA investigates Argentina for racist Copa America celebration chant

The Guardian

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This Copa América was scorching chaos. Will World Cup 2026 be different?

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	CONMEBOL has blamed Hard Rock Stadium for inadequate crowd control and trespassing issues that escalated at Sunday night’s Copa América final between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Colombia.Ticketing Chaos at Copa América Final Could Have Legal Implications




	Chaos at the gates prompted an 82-minute delay to the start of the match. Organizers and security tried to keep those without tickets out while allowing entry to those who had tickets to pass. Eventually, they gave up and let everyone in, to reduce the possibility of injury.




	“In this situation, CONMEBOL was subject to decisions made by the Hard Rock Stadium authorities, according to the...

CONMEBOL Blames Hard Rock Stadium for Copa América Chaos

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has said he is "truly sorry" for the video he posted as Argentina celebrated winning the Copa America.Chelsea are investigating the video that the French Football Federation (FFF) says includes an alleged "racist and discriminatory" chant.On Tuesday, the FFF said it would file a complaint to Fifa over the video featuring a song sung by some of the Argentina squad about France's players.Fernandez's Stamford Bridge team-mate Wesley Fofana, who has one cap for France, posted on social media to describe it as "uninhibited racism".Fernandez said: "The song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words."I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations."That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character."

Fernandez issues apology for Argentina video

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FFF president Philippe Diallo "condemned with the greatest firmness the unacceptable racist and discriminatory remarks made against players of the France team". The chants were heard during a live video posted on social media by Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the team bus in the wake of the Copa victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday.

French fury at Argentina's Copa America insults

Soccer star Enzo Fernández has issued a mea culpa for singing racist and homophobic chants with his Argentinian teammates following their Copa América win over the weekend ... writing in a statement "there is absolutely no excuse" for the behavior.

Argentina's Enzo Fernández Sorry For Singing Racist Chants After Copa América Win

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Copa América Fallout: Greater Logistical Challenges Await 2026 World Cup

Copa América organizers are still dealing with the aftermath of the logistical chaos that hit Hard Rock Stadium for Sunday night’s Argentina-Colombia final, which was ultimately...

Copa América Fallout: Greater Logistical Challenges Await 2026 World Cup

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