FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil vs. Argentina Fan Fight Under Investigation

The Brazil vs. Argentina fight during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Rio de Janeiro will now be investigated by FIFA in disciplinary proceedings. An investigation into what started the brawl between fans is also being investigated by Brazilian police. As for what happened on the field, Argentina players protested while Brazilian police were beating up Argentinian fans. It got so heated that Lionel Messi had to pull his teammates from the field and head to the locker rooms to cool their heads.

According to Reuters, the Argentina vs. Brazil fight started behind one of the goals, between fans of both sides. Brazilian police rushed in and started attacking Argentinian fans. Both soccer associations are now being investigated regarding the fight between their fans because of this.

"FIFA can confirm that its Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA)," said the organization in a statement. Meanwhile, FIFA is also slapping Argentinian fans with some disciplinary actions for the "crowd disturbance" and delayed kick-off.

As for Brazil, the CBF is under investigation for possible violations of "Article 17" of the FIFA disciplinary code, which tackles maintaining order and security during matches, as many felt Brazilian police used excessive force against the Argentinian fans.

Lionel Messi defended Argentina going inside the locker rooms as the brawl was going on by explaining that it was to cool their heads. Before heading inside, Messi and the other Argentina players tried to calm things down but things soon got heated when Brazilian police started hitting Argentinian fans.

Argentina Star Alexis Mac Allister Says Argentina vs. Brazil Fight Was Like 'Watching P*rn'

Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister, who played for Argentina during that infamous match, described the match as being like "watching porn." He was in an interview where he was asked what beating Brazil in the FIFA World Cup qualifier was like and the Argentina star simply answered, "P*rn."

As The Daily Mail pointed out, Argentina won that match thanks to a lone goal from Nicolas Otamendi. This was also the first time that Brazil had ever lost a World Cup qualifier at home. However, the game was still overshadowed by the brawl that broke out between fans of both sides, as well as the police.

Brazil Football Federation Taking Legal Action Vs. Social Media Users Who Used Racial Slurs Against Them

As for Brazil, the fight between its fans and Argentina's resulted in the CBF's Instagram page being flooded by racial slurs. Reports indicate that Instagram users were calling black players for the Brazilian national team "monkeys," while CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues, who has Indigenous roots, was called "Indian."

The soccer federation stated that it "will take legal action against those involved in these crimes," and added that it will "take all necessary measures each and every time such attacks occur, without respite. The fight against discrimination is one of our most important causes."

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Written by: Rick Martin

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