It will be 25, not 15. Changes have been made to the rules of the Copa America final. But why?

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Liam Garcia Dailysports's expert
It will be 25, not 15. Changes have been made to the rules of the Copa America final. But why? Image: Hard Rock Stadium / Author Unknown
14 july 2024 21:20
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On the night from Sunday to Monday, the final match of the Copa America will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, featuring the national teams of Argentina and Colombia.

Messi will attempt to win the main continental trophy for the second consecutive time, which could possibly be his last in the national team. Colombia has reached the Copa America final for the first time since 2001, when they won their first trophy.

Ahead of the final, it was announced that there would be changes to the match rules. Instead of the usual 15-minute halftime break, it will now last 25 minutes. This change is due to a performance by the world-famous Colombian singer Shakira, as reported by Bolavip.

This will be the first time a musical performance takes place during halftime of a Copa America final. The tournament organizers were inspired by the Super Bowl, the decisive match of the NFL, to make this move.

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez stated that Shakira embodies the greatness of Latin America in the world.

"She is a superstar who believed in greatness. She represents and showcases Latin American greatness to the world.

Just like in our football, the day of the final will be a festive finale, and there is no one better than Shakira to be with us. To enjoy this great final."

It is worth noting that Shakira's song "Puntería" was chosen as the official song of the tournament.

The final match of the Copa America between Argentina and Colombia will take place on Monday at 2:00 AM Central European Time (8:00 PM local time).

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