Argentine and Brazilian fans participate in a heavy fight on the Maracanã seats, police intervene, but the situation worsens and Messi leaves the field refusing to play
On the night of this Tuesday, 21st, the Brazil receives the Argentina in full Maracanã for the dispute of the match valid for the sixth round of the South American Qualifiers to the 2026 World Cup. However, the opening whistle didn’t even blow, as fans of both teams started a heavy fight in the stands of the stadium. Rio de Janeiro.
Angry and outraged by the regrettable scenes, the Argentine captain Lionel Messi He pulled his teammates back to the locker room, refusing to play, making a ‘no’ sign with his fingers. Closed inside the stadium, the player even tried to calm down by approaching the fans, but gave up and left the pitch.
Messi and the Argentina players going to the stands where the fight was taking place
Apparently, there were FAMILY PLAYERS in that sector of the stadium.
Craziness.
pic.twitter.com/kkGORV7CP8— Sala12 (@OficialSala12) November 22, 2023
Source: sportbuzz
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