Jack Lang

James Rodriguez's set-piece magic could prove crucial against Argentina in the Copa America final

The build-up to the Copa America final saw chaotic and dangerous scenes as thousands of supporters were prevented from entering Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the game. The showpiece match of the tournament between Argentina and Colombia saw a number of fans detained after attempting to gain entry without tickets before security gates across the venue were closed at around 6pm local time, approximately two hours before kick off. Supporters, including young children, were then left stranded outside the stadium in large numbers with the searing heat in the area only adding to the issues.

Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi didn’t want to let his team-mates down after he was forced out of the Copa America final with a foot injury. Messi, 37, playing in what will surely be his final Copa America was left sobbing on the bench after having to come off midway through the second half against Colombia. The Argentina captain appeared to slip on the pitch at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and went down without any contact from any other player. He called for medical assistance, was briefly treated on the field by staff before walking off the pitch with his right boot removed. He was...

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Fans were held outside for more than two hours and kick off was delayed by 82 minutes - this is what happened

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