Turmoil at Major Football Finals: Ticketless Fans Cause Chaos

Recent major football matches have witnessed significant chaos as ticketless fans attempt to gain entry. From the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia to the Champions League and European Championship finals, security breaches and crowd control issues have led to delays, arrests, and injuries.

In what has become a recurring issue at major football matches, the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia faced delays exceeding an hour when thousands of ticketless fans attempted to storm the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Authorities were compelled to close the gates, resulting in a lockdown as countless fans were left outside, frantically trying to get in before the kickoff.

The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium was marred by similar disruptions. Police in London arrested over 50 individuals, including several without tickets. The situation escalated further when three separate pitch invaders interrupted the game within its first minute.

At the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France, disorderly crowd control delayed the match by 36 minutes. Dozens were arrested, and French police resorted to tear gas and pepper spray, leading to numerous injuries among Liverpool fans.

Chaos also erupted during the European Championship final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium, where ticketless fans clashed with officials and caused mass unrest in and around the venue.

(With inputs from agencies.)