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sports1 year ago

Argentina vs. Colombia: Safety Concerns and Final Showdown

Argentina's manager Lionel Scaloni and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez expressed understanding and support for Uruguay players who entered the stands to protect their families during a Copa América semifinal incident. Scaloni criticized the lack of security and emphasized the need for better measures ahead of the final against Colombia. Uruguay's manager Marcelo Bielsa and Colombia's Juan Fernando Quintero also condemned the violence and stressed the importance of family safety. Scaloni highlighted the importance of focusing on team play rather than individual players like Colombia's James Rodríguez.

sports1 year ago

Messi Shines Amid Controversy Over Copa América Field Conditions

Argentina's national team criticized the poor condition of the newly installed grass surface at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium following their 2-0 win over Canada in the 2024 Copa América. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and manager Lionel Scaloni expressed frustration, noting the bumpy pitch affected their performance. The stadium, which recently covered its synthetic surface with natural grass, is set to host more matches, raising concerns about its readiness for future events, including the 2026 World Cup.

sports1 year ago

Argentina and Messi Criticize Mercedes-Benz Stadium's Playing Surface After Copa América Opener

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni and players, including Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez, criticized the playing surface at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium following their 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa America opener. They described the field, which had been converted from artificial turf to grass just days before the match, as substandard and problematic, affecting their play. Scaloni expressed hope that other tournament fields would be better prepared.