Argentina produced another big game performance to defeat Colombia to win a record 16th Copa America as correctly predicted by Ghana Sports Market’s Gariba Raubil. 

The final was, however, marred as the kick-off being delayed by nearly 80 minutes because of pandemonium outside the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on Monday morning.

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez struck in the second half of extra time from Giovani lo Celso’s through ball to secure the win.

Captain Lionel Messi was left in tears when he had to be replaced midway through the second half after injuring himself while chasing for the ball – but was celebrating his country’s third successive major tournament at the final whistle.

Organisers said ticketless fans tried to get into the ground, leaving some fans waiting for hours in the Miami heat for the gates to open.

Fans and police officers and security clashed with several arrests made. Several supporters needed treatment from paramedics.

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