The Latest Breaking News from Argentina

Lionel Messi condemns treatment of Argentina fans during clash with Brazil

The match was delayed by crowd trouble.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Lionel Messi, harder men and an historic night of woe for Brazil

In today’s Football Daily: Argentina, Brazil and love at last for Harry Maguire

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Lionel Messi Addresses Chaotic Crowd Altercation at Argentina-Brazil Match

Fans got violent in the stands before the match even began.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2023

Argentina beat Brazil at the Maracana but Lionel Messi warns crowd trouble could have ‘ended in tragedy’

The Selecao lost a home World Cup qualifier for the first time ever and drop to sixth place in the standings after Nicolas Otamendi’s goal

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Crowd trouble at Maracana mars famous Argentina victory against Brazil

Nicolas Otamendi’s second-half header gave the World Cup winners an historic qualifying win over their South American rivals.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Brazil vs Argentina: Lionel Messi accuses Brazilian police of brutality after fans bloodied in violent scenes

Fans clashed during the pre-match anthems to prompt police to attack with batons, forcing players to intervene

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble at Maracana

Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier was delayed by half an hour due to police clashing with fans. After calming the situation, Lionel Messi's side achieved a historic victory, with Nicolas Otamendi scoring the only goal. Brazil had several chances but failed to convert, with…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble

Argentina handed Brazil their third straight loss in FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday by securing a 1-0 victory over their rivals in a contentious match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The game was marred by pre-match crowd trouble, causing a delayed kick-off.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

Watch: Massive fight in the stands delays start of Argentina vs Brazil World Cup qualifier

The commencement of the FIFA World Cup qualifier featuring Brazil and Argentina saw a half-hour delay on Tuesday due to a clash among the fans in the stands at Maracana Stadium.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

Lionel Messi, Argentina Walk Off Pitch When Fight Breaks Out in Crowd Before Match vs. Brazil

An altercation in the stands led to Lionel Messi leading Argentina off the field before their match against Brazil.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2023