The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced the postponement of the kick-off of the Copa America final between the national team and… Argentina vs ColombiaDue to crowd riots and clashes with security forces, the gates of the final stadium witnessed Copa America 2024, Clashes between a group of fans and security forces, as some people attempt to enter the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami without tickets.
Argentina vs Colombia
Colombian media reported clashes between fans and security personnel as they entered the stadium about an hour before the match kicked off. The clashes continued until the South American Football Confederation announced that the kick-off had been postponed. Copa America Final 30 minutes for the match to start at 3:30 Cairo time instead of 3 as previously scheduled.
The clashes saw some fans faint, and the police arrested a group of rioters.
TERROR! 😨
Very sensitive images of the 🏟️ Hard Rock ink with a ripped chin and the ad of an aficionado in the final prelude between #Argentina 🇦🇷 and #Colombia 🇨🇴 in the final of the #CopaAmerica 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6Erm3sZpea
— Juan Francisco Rueda (@juanfranrueda_) July 14, 2024
ENTRANT THE PORTAZO! 🤯
Problems between Colombian police and criminals because they want to go all the way to 🏟️ Hard Rock for the final of the #CopaAmerica.
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— Juan Francisco Rueda (@juanfranrueda_) July 14, 2024
Argentina vs Colombia
Meanwhile, legend Lionel Messi is waiting to lead. Argentina national team A historic record after appearing in the official lineup of the Tango Dancers against Colombia. According to the tournament’s official website, Messi is preparing to participate in the fifth Copa America final, after previously playing in the final matches of the 2007, 2015, 2016 and 2021 editions with the Argentine national team, where he currently shares the record with his retired compatriot Javier Mascherano.
If he participates, Lionel Messi will be the player with the most matches in the history of the competition, having played 38 matches so far in the tournament before the final match, 4 matches more than his closest pursuer.
Mascherano played in the 2004, 2007, 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals, and Messi may achieve another record if he scores three goals against Colombia, thus sharing the top scorer position in the tournament’s history, which is currently held by Zizinho and Argentine Norberto Mendez, with 17 goals.
The Argentine national team seeks to take the lead in the most titles won with 16 times if it wins the match against Colombia to break the deadlock with Uruguay, which is currently tied in the number of titles with 15.
The Argentine national team qualified for the final of the Copa America 2024 after defeating Canada 2-0, while the Colombian national team defeated Uruguay 1-0.
Argentina had a great journey in the group stage of the 2024 Copa America, topping Group 1 with a perfect score of 9 points, then qualifying for the quarter-finals and beating Ecuador on penalties 4-2 after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time, then beating Canada 2-0 in the semi-finals, snatching a ticket to the final match.
Colombia, known as “Los Cafeteros”, qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa America after topping Group 4 with 7 points, then crushing Panama 5-0 in the round of 8, and then eliminating Uruguay in the semi-finals with a clean goal and advancing to the final match.
The Argentine national team is looking to win the Copa America title for the second time in a row and the 16th in its history, after winning the last 2021 edition.
While the Colombian national team aims to win its second Copa America title, after winning the 2001 edition.
Argentina have faced Colombia in 39 matches throughout history in all competitions, with 22 wins for the Tango, 9 wins for Los Cafeteros, and 8 matches ending in a draw.
The Tango team scored 81 goals against Colombia, while its net received 49 goals from the “Los Cafeteros” team.
The Argentine national team is armed with a constellation of stars, led by captain Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Enzo Fernandez and veteran goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Colombia is counting on a number of prominent players, led by Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, John Cordoba and Davinson Sanchez.
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has appointed 44-year-old Brazilian Rafael Claus as referee for the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.