FIFA chief condemns violence during Brazil vs Argentina WC qualifier after Messi slammed police for brutality
FIFA chief condemns violence during Brazil vs Argentina WC qualifier
The Brazil versus Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match made heads turn for all the wrong reasons. The match saw an interrupted start afterthe crowd got violent and the situation soon became out of control. As a result, the Brazilian copscharged Argentinian fans forfighting in the stands during the national anthems andseverely hit them.
It turned from bad to worse asabloodied fan wasstretched off. Seats were being ripped off the stands and thrown at the police officials whereas some of the Argentina supporters ran onto the ground for safety.Later, Rio policearrested eight people following the crowd trouble.
After the game, which Argentina won 1-0, skipper Lionel Messi reacted to the unfortunate incident and wrote on Instagram, "Great victory in the Maracaná although it will be marked by the repression of the Argentinians once again in Brazil. This can't be tolerated it's insane and it needs to end now!!"
Now, FIFA chiefGianni Infantino has alsocondemned the violence which broke outat the iconic Maracana Stadiumin Rio de Janeiroon Wednesday.
"Without exception, all players, fans, staff and managers need to be safe and protected to play and enjoy football and I urge the competent authorities to ensure this is respected at all levels," Infantino said in a statement.
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Messi, in particular, severely criticised the act of the Brazilian police and accused them of brutality. "It was bad because we saw how they were beating people ... The police, as it already happened in the Libertadores final, were once again repressing the people with nightsticks, there were players who had families over there," the Ballon d'Or 2023 winnerstated during a pitch-side television interview.
A heated argument also broke out between Messi and Brazil's Rodrygo prior to the start ofthe game. After the win, Argentina players celebrated the result with the fans and the victory lap lasted for nearly 10 minutes.