Melanie Anzidei

Melanie Anzidei is a journalist with extensive experience in sports reporting. She currently serves as a Staff Writer for The Athletic, covering soccer. Prior to joining The Athletic, she worked as an enterprise sports reporter for The Record newspaper and NorthJersey.com for nearly a decade. Melanie is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School in New York City.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/melanie-anzidei/

92%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • No instances of bias found in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No instances of conflicts of interest found in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • At least four lawsuits have been filed against CONMEBOL and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami following the chaotic Copa America final.
  • Isabel Quintero was injured when security closed the gates to prevent unticketed fans from entering and then reopened them, causing a stampede.
  • Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Hard Rock Stadium, CONMEBOL, and CONCACAF on behalf of ticketed fans who were denied entry to the match.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Martinez purchased four tickets to the Copa America final, totaling $4,395.59, according to the suit. However, she was denied entry 'due to a large number of individuals rushing the arena and entering unlawfully, which resulted in overcrowding and safety concerns.'
  • Quintero alleged she was 'denied entry, pushed, trampled, and slammed into objects as a result of the Defendants complete disregard for safety of its invitees.'
  • There have been at least four lawsuits filed by multiple fans in Circuit Court in the 11th District of Miami-Dade County, including a class action lawsuit filed 'On behalf of all persons who purchased tickets for the Copa America final and were denied entry.'

Recent Articles

Lawsuits Pile Up After Chaotic Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium Leaves Ticket Holders Stranded and Injured

Lawsuits Pile Up After Chaotic Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium Leaves Ticket Holders Stranded and Injured

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Hard Rock Stadium, CONMEBOL, and security firms following the chaotic Copa America soccer tournament final in 2024. Ticket holders allege denied entry, injuries, and losses due to overcrowding and lack of crowd control measures. Lawsuits seek full refunds and damages.
Colombian Football Federation President Arrested for Battery After Copa America Loss to Argentina

Colombian Football Federation President Arrested for Battery After Copa America Loss to Argentina

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Colombian Football Federation President Ramón Jesurán arrested for battery after Copa America final loss to Argentina, facing two felony counts. Chaotic scene at Hard Rock Stadium resulted in 27 arrests and 55 ejections. Jesurán's past controversy includes a six-month suspension for manipulating international transfers.