The World Cup Qualifier match featuring Lionel Messi-led Argentina and Brazil was marred by significant chaos between the fans and the police. The match faced more than 30 minutes of delay due to the heated moments at the Maracana Stadium. The Argentine supporters suffered brutal injuries as a result of the confrontation with the Brazilian police. On this note, several fans have now admitted that the police made a disrespectful gesture during the aftermath of the altercations.

The Argentine supporters stood behind the goal and engaged in a major fight with the rival fans in the stadium. So, what actions did the Brazilian police take during this entire tumultuous situation before the game?

The Brazilian police’s action sparks outrage among Argentina fans

The stadium security took desperate measures to quell the major fight among the fans. They attacked the Argentine supporters with batons during Brazil’s national anthem. Furthermore, the Brazilian police resorted to striking the fans, resulting in further escalation of the situation. They left the fans bleeding and injured while hitting them during this chaotic moment.

The security forces did not just cease there after the violent altercations. It is alleged that they went as far as taking selfies with the X-rays of the injured fans as a ‘war trophy’. An injured fan said to TyC Sports, “The Brazilian police came with us, and they were taken selfies with the x-rays of injured people as a war trophy”. This disturbing testimony explained the malicious intentions of the Brazilian police, who were deemed responsible for this brawl before the match.

The match ultimately kicked off, with Argentina emerging victorious against Selecao with a 1-0 scoreline. However, Lionel Messi thoroughly protested the unfortunate situation faced by the fans. Now Let’s delve more into La Pulga’s reaction while witnessing such fiery moments before the game.

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How did Lionel Messi react during the significant brawl in the stand?

The Argentina squad couldn’t overlook their supporter’s situation in the stadium. The team proceeded to protest against the police near the stands. Furthermore, Lionel Messi took of the squad off the pitch after things got out of hand. The Argentine captain said while walking towards the locker room, “We’re leaving. We can’t play in these circumstances”.

This signified Barca star’s closeness to the fan base, which led to such outrageous measures. CONMEBOL’s final game of 2023 is etched in the history books as the most chaotic encounter among the South American giants. Consequently, this signified their decade-long rivalry extending beyond the soccer dynamics.

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