Argentina fans accused of violence, racism by Egypt, Cape Verde supporters
- Fans tell Al Jazeera Argentina supporters hurled beer bottles and abuse at them when their team scored in knockout games.
- Sections of Egyptian and Cape Verdean fans have accused their Argentinian counterparts of violent behaviour during the past two matches played by the reigning champions at the World Cup.
- The accusations, coupled with at least one high-profile allegation of racism, have brought new scrutiny to Argentina’s title defence, after two closely fought knockout matches in which lower-ranked opponents nearly embarrassed Lionel Messi’s side.
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- Fans tell Al Jazeera Argentina supporters hurled beer bottles and abuse at them when their team scored in knockout games.
- Sections of Egyptian and Cape Verdean fans have accused their Argentinian counterparts of violent behaviour during the past two matches played by the reigning champions at the World Cup.
- The accusations, coupled with at least one high-profile allegation of racism, have brought new scrutiny to Argentina’s title defence, after two closely fought knockout matches in which lower-ranked opponents nearly embarrassed Lionel Messi’s side.
Sources: Al Jazeera