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Jack Flintham

Former Man United goalkeeper Sergio Romero sparks mass brawl in River Plate vs Boca Juniors

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero claims he was taunted by River Plate's Agustin Palavecino moments before sparking a mass brawl in the Superclasico.

Romero, who signed for Boca Juniors in August, conceded a 93rd-minute Miguel Borja penalty as River extended their lead at the top of the Argentine Primera Division. However, after the goal was conceded, the 36-year-old took issue with the opposing players which led to a fight breaking out between the two teams.

After the chaos had subsided, the referee sent off River's Palavecino, Ezequiel Ignacio Centurion and Elias Gomez. Meanwhile, Boca's Miguel Merentiel, Ezequiel Fernandez and Nicolas Valentini also received their marching orders.

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