Copa America Grass Controversy Unfolds Amid Miami Stadium Preparations

The South American Football Confederation assures that Miami's Hard Rock Stadium will have a top-notch grass surface for the Copa America final, following complaints about the grass quality at other venues. The stadium's new grass, installed after a concert, is expected to meet high standards.

In response to concerns about playing conditions, South American soccer's governing body promises that the Hard Rock Stadium's turf will be in excellent shape for the Copa America final on July 14. Despite previous complaints about the grass at other tournament venues, officials remain confident about Miami's preparations.

The NFL's Dolphins' home field grass was removed for a concert by Colombian artist Feid on July 6, with new turf installation planned to be completed by July 10. Maristela Kuhn, agricultural engineer, confirmed that Miami will be the only stadium undergoing grass changes in time for the final.

Criticism of field conditions arose after Argentina's opener in Atlanta and continued with complaints at other venues. However, CONMEBOL officials attribute these complaints to visual aesthetics rather than actual playing quality, and assert that fields met performance standards in practice.

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