In the midst of “inhumane” events outside the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Liverpool player Alexis Mac Allister was forced to leave the Argentina dressing room in order to assist his family in getting into the Copa America final. There have been complaints of spectators trying to enter the main event without tickets, which caused the kickoff versus Colombia to be delayed by 80 minutes.

In the midst of the hectic situations outside, Mac Allister reportedly had to step in to make sure his family members were allowed entry to the stadium securely. Silvina, Alexis Mac Allister’s mother, said, “Mac Allister is getting ready to play in the locker room. However, in order to assist my family in entering the field securely, my youngster must still attempt to escape.”

According to the FOX Sports report, the pandemonium outside Hard Rock Stadium prevented several player families from entering the pitch. The players’ families were left in a state of despair, unable to support their loved ones on the competition’s grandest stage, and the scenario was seen to be “inhumane”.

This incident brings to light the worrisome safety concerns that occasionally surface at big-time athletic events, where it is crucial to prioritise the safety and well-being of spectators as well as the loved ones of athletes. The championship game of the esteemed Copa America event was marred by the delayed start time and the anguish endured by the families of the players from Argentina and Colombia.