The South American classic took a while to get started as a brutal fight broke out between fans of both countries in one of the Maracana stands.
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Problems in the Maracana. Seconds before the South American classic between Argentina vs. Brazil on the sixth date of the Qualification 2026A violent fight broke out in one of the stands at the Brazilian venue.
According to reports in the international press, the cigar rollers entered the visitors’ area and began attacking them. Action that led to the involvement of local police who attempted to separate both sides.
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Although the Argentine team initially went to the stands and asked for calm, things eventually became complicated. When Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi saw the situation deteriorating, he asked his teammates to leave the pitch and go to the dressing rooms.
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