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Copa América 2024 review: Controversies, surprises and more

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The 2024 Copa América has come to an end and, after a tournament full of twists and turns, Argentina were crowned champions, beating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday after some long security-induced delays at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. So, what better time than now to reflect on the past 24 days of high-octane soccer?

This tournament has been a memorable one, for all sorts of reasons, both good and bad. There were thrilling games and standout performances, but also poor pitches that earned widespread condemnation, brutally oppressive heat that caused a ref and a player to have medical incidents, and exorbitantly high ticket prices that have led to small crowds at some games.