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ISABEL BALDWIN AT HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI: The Floridian air was thick with anticipation - long with the humidity - Saturday as Miami, the home of Lionel Messi, set the perfect stage for Argentina's group-stage Copa America finale against Peru. The only problem? The star of the show didn't show. Messi - the talismanic behind Argentina's successes - was forced to watch his undefeated nation's victory over Peru from the bench. His status had remained murky throughout the week, leaving fans in a state of nervous suspense, before ultimately the groin injury his sustained against Chile earlier in the week ruled him out. Yet, even without their leading man, Argentina's show went on as Lautaro Martinez fired the Albiceleste to a win and an undefeated spot atop Group A.

In dramatic scenes outside a Madrid hotel, Spanish police fought with players from Peru's national football team. As the brutal scuffle began, the footballers were trying to welcome supporters who were waiting for them. According to local newspapers, the fracas resulted from the fact that some of the officers failed to recognize the actors as professional footballers and confused them with supporters in the bust-up.