NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hard Rock Stadium said it exceeded South American football governing body CONMEBOL's security recommendations for the Copa America after chaos engulfed Sunday's final.

Former FIFA referee Carlos Chandia once confessed that he favoured Argentina superstar Lionel Messi during the 2007 edition in exchange for his jersey.

The stadium also held sporting events, including three international soccer matches as part of CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 ... season matches to take place in America.