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Soccer-Argentina govt fires security chief after fan dies in match scuffle

Fans of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata affected by tear gas invade the field after the match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional 2022 was suspended due clashes between supporters and the police outside the stadium, at Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium, in La Plata, Argentina October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Jose Brusco

The government of Argentina's Buenos Aires province said it has fired the head of a security operation carried out on Thursday outside a soccer stadium, which resulted in violent clashes and the death of a fan.

Police fired tear gas outside the stadium during a league match between Gimnasia La Plata and Boca Juniors, which then drifted into the stadium making it difficult for players and spectators to breathe, causing people to leave in a state of panic.

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