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There was a huge uproar in the football match of Paris Olympics 2024. In this match between Argentina and Morocco, fans threw bottles on the field and looted the Argentine team. In this match, the spectators created such a ruckus that Lionel Messi's team Argentina had to flee the field. After this incident, big questions are being raised on France and the Olympic Association hosting the Olympics.
Why the commotion?
The match between Argentina and Morocco was being played at the Geoffrey Guichard Stadium in Saint Etienne, Paris. In this match, the Moroccan team was leading by 2-0. After this, Argentina made a comeback and equalized 2-2. As soon as Argentina equalized, the fans present in the stands became completely furious and started throwing water bottles at the players on the field. Many spectators entered the field and the police chased them away. After this the match was stopped and the stadium was evacuated. After this the match was completed without spectators.
Argentina lost despite a draw
As soon as Christian Medina scored the second goal of the match for Argentina, equalizing the score to 2-2, there was chaos. Christian Medina's goal was disallowed by the match referee as offside, and two hours later Morocco won 2-1 in a match played behind closed doors. It is known that Argentina has won gold medals twice in the Olympics. This time too, they are one of the contenders to win the gold medal.
Argentina raised the question
Argentina football coach Javier Mascherano said that the result of this match does not matter. What happened on the field was a scandal. This is not a neighborhood tournament, it is an Olympic Games. Argentina has lodged a formal protest with FIFA and will do whatever is necessary to guarantee the safety of the players.
Robbery charges
The Argentine team alleges that they were not only attacked by Moroccan fans but their camp was also looted. The team's midfielder Thiago Almada's watch has also been stolen.
Argentine President arrives in Paris
Argentine President Javier Milly has reached Paris after the incident in the match between Argentina and Morocco. His office said that the President is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The Argentine football team in the Copa America raised derogatory slogans about French players after the match, which has increased tensions between France and Argentina.
This claim was made by the Deputy Director of Security
Thomas Collomb, deputy director of security for the Paris Olympics, said that some fans thought the match was over and decided to come onto the field. The atmosphere was festive. At no time was there any threat to the safety of the players or spectators. Within minutes of the final whistle, a security circle was formed around the athletes. No fan could reach the players and all the players remained completely safe.
What did the Moroccan players say?
Moroccan football defender Achraf Hakimi wrote on Twitter, “I condemn the attitude of some supporters during the match, which tarnished the image of our loyal fans. Such behavior has no place in football.”