SI:AM | The First Big Controversy of the Paris Olympics
The Argentina-Morocco men’s soccer game was utter chaos.
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Olympic Games opens investigation into football chaos after Argentina v Morocco
Crowd control issues and a debated VAR decision led to a delay of hours to complete the match
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Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
The head of Argentina’s soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach called the scene “a scandal.”
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Argentina-Morocco Olympic Men's Soccer Ends in Chaos After Lengthy Delay, VAR Ruling
Let the Games begin.
Sports Illustrated ·
Argentina match against Morocco suspended for an hour due to disorder from crowd
Cristian Medina struck in the 16th minute of stoppage time to level the match.
The Independent UK ·
Olympics football chaos as Argentina vs Morocco clash suspended after crowd trouble
Fans invade the pitch and objects hurled from stands after last-gasp Argentine equaliser that was eventually ruled out by VAR
Evening Standard ·
Paris 2024: Rugby Sevens, raucous football kick off Games ahead of opening ceremony
Football and Rugby Sevens matches kicked off the Summer Olympics in Paris on Wednesday, two days ahead of the much-anticipated opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are…
France 24 ·
Fans storm pitch and throw bottles as Argentina v Morocco descends into chaos to kick off Olympics
Confusion reigned at Paris 2024 over whether the match was completed or suspended after the pitch invasion that followed Argentina’s apparent equaliser. Over an hour later, the game resumed, VAR ruled out the goal and Morocco won 2-1
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