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CONMEBOL blames Hard Rock Stadium authorities for Copa America Final chaos
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CONMEBOL Blames Hard Rock Stadium Authorities For Copa America Final Chaos

By IANS News July 16, 2024 • 14:16 PM View: 140
Hard Rock Stadium: South American soccer body, CONMEBOL, has blamed Hard Rock Stadium authorities for the "acts of violence caused by malicious individuals" at the 2024 Copa America final.

The final of the Copa America, between Colombia and Argentina, saw chaos at the entrances of the Hard Rock Stadium after thousands of unruly fans stormed the gates, which resulted in a delayed start of the game by 82 minutes.

Conmebol issued an official statement on its website expressing regret for the events and clarifying that the security operation was the responsibility of the venue authorities as per "contractual obligations".

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