2023-11-22 02:11:44
There were violent riots before the start of the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in Rio de Janeiro. In the stands of the legendary Maracanã Stadium, fans of the two teams engaged in violent clashes before kick-off on Tuesday, as was seen on television. The Brazilian police then used batons, especially once morest the Argentine fans.
The players of the Argentine national team around superstar Lionel Messi initially tried to calm the situation, but later retreated to the dressing room. The game finally kicked off half an hour late.
Most recently, the two South American football superpowers Argentina and Brazil both failed in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Last week, record world champions Brazil lost 2-1 away to the Colombian national team. Reigning world champions Argentina lost 2-0 at home to Uruguay. This was the first defeat for Messi’s team since the World Cup.
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