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Mark White

WATCH: Insane violence erupts after Lionel Messi's Argentina secure historic result against arch-rivals Brazil

Lionel Messi of Argentina talks to teammates as as the match was delayed due to incidents in the stands during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 away from home to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup – but the match was marred by violence ahead of kickoff between fans.

Baton-wielding police officers were deployed to ease tensions between fans in the Maracana, as nasty images emerged before the game began. Lionel Messi and co. simply watched on helplessly, as fans looked to be seriously injured in the brawl. 

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