The GIST: No. 1 Argentina is officially the winningest team in Copa América history — they secured their record-setting 16th title with a 1–0 win over No. 12 Colombia last night.

• Unfortunately, the celebratory night was marred by crowd control issues at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, raising serious security questions as the U.S., Mexico, and Canada prepare to host the men’s World Cup in 2026.

Argentina prevails in an emotionally-charged final: After a 0–0 regulation draw, the tournament’s leading goal scorer, Argentinian forward Lautaro Martínez, buried the winning goal in the 112th minute, snapping Colombia’s 28-game unbeaten streak.

• Argentinian legend Lionel Messi watched on from the bench after exiting in the second half with a non-contact injury, a tear-soaked end to what may be his final Copa appearance.

Dangerous crowds force over an hour-long game delay: According to alarming reports, numerous fans were detained ahead of kickoff for trying to enter the game without a ticket — the scary scenes left many supporters, including some with children, stuck outside the stadium in brutally hot temperatures and allegedly without water.

• Clips on social media showed fans climbing through vents to enter the game, while others who say they paid thousands of dollars for tickets were allegedly denied entry as tourney hosts CONMEBOL dealt with capacity issues caused by those who refused to leave seats they reportedly did not pay for.

Zooming out: Soccer is the world’s game — it’s an extremely passionate sport beloved by millions, but dangerous crowds at major matchups is a longstanding issue. From the UEFA Euro 2020 to the 2022 Champions League final to a deadly stampede at a game hosted in El Salvador in 2023. Enough is enough — safety should be priority number one.

The GIST: No. 8 Spain secured a record-breaking fourth Euro championship yesterday, topping No. 5 England 2–1 to cap off an epic undefeated tourney. Here’s how La Roja got their 24 karat on.

Spain’s youth movement impresses: The next generation of crafty Spain wingers — 17-year-old Lamine Yamal and 22-year-old Nico Williams — worked in tandem to open the scoring in the 47th minute before creative English substitute forward Cole Palmer equalized in the 73rd.

• The game seemed destined for extra time thanks to crucial saves by both teams’ keepers (and whoever else was in goal) until Spaniard Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th minute winning strike, a moment of redemption for the young leader whose knee injury kept him out of the 2022 World Cup.
• No question about it — Spain was the best squad wire-to-wire, scoring a record-setting 15 goals across their unbeaten run.

England underwhelms as title drought continues: Expectations were sky-high for talented England to finally realize their potential in their second straight Euro final and bring a men’s trophy back to soccer’s birthplace for the first time since the 1966 World Cup.

• Now the promise of superstars like midfielder Jude Bellingham and captain Harry Kane remains unfulfilled and English head coach Gareth Southgate faces questions about his future with the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup fast approaching.

The GIST: The final Grand Slam tournament before the Olympics did not disappoint, with history made on the grass courts at the All England Club. Truly serving.

No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz defends Wimbledon title: Playing in front of Her Royal Highness, the Spaniard made quick work of seven-time Wimbledon champion No. 2 Novak Djokovic yesterday, posting a straight set victory — complete dominance compared to last year’s five-set championship battle. Yes, Djokovic wasn’t in top form, but Alcaraz was tough to beat from the opening serve.

• The 21-year-old is now just the sixth man in the Open Era to win back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon titles, joining the Big Three — Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Safe to say, the next generation has arrived.

No. 31 Barbora Krejčiková secures second career singles Grand Slam victory: Three years after winning her maiden Grand Slam at the French Open, the Czech star conquered the grass with an electric three-set Saturday win over back-to-back Grand Slam finalist Italian No. 7 Jasmine Paolini. Raise your glass to that.

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