Brazil’s newest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier sport in opposition to rivals Argentina witnessed a late begin after fights broke out between followers and police on Tuesday, November 21. The match was delayed by half-hour as Lionel Messi led his crew again to the dressing room until issues obtained again to regular.
Fans clashing one another between historic soccer derbies is part of the sport however issues turned ugly when Brazil police used pressure to repress Argentina followers. Few have been reported injured and have been stretchered off to the hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Police used batons to take management of the scenario which surprised the Argentine footballers strolling again to the dressing room.
A sport resumed after clashes have been cooled down with out gamers’ presence at the Maracana. Argentina recorded a well-known 0-1 win after Nicolas Otamendi’s second-half aim and jumped to the highest spot within the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers CONMEBOL. Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton noticed a late pink card for his problem on De Paul.Â
Argentina have recorded 5 wins in six qualifiers sport whereas Brazil battle within the sixth place with simply two wins from their opening six matches.
“We saw how they (police) were hitting people and many players had family members in that area. We couldn’t focused on playing the game,” Messi mentioned after the sport. “This also happened here in the Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian police again repressing the people.”
“I think we did that to calm things down a bit. There could have been a disaster. When everything calmed down we decided to ask how everyone was, to find out and then we went out. This team continues to make history. Great victory at the Maracana although it will be marked by the repression of Argentina fans once again in Brazil. This madness can’t be tolerated, and it has to end now!!” Messi added.
