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Argentina-Morocco Olympic Men's Soccer Opener Descends Into Chaos

Argentina-Morocco Olympic Men's Soccer Opener Descends Into Chaos

Above: Armed Police are seen on the sidelines during the Men's group B match between Argentina and Morocco during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on July 24, 2024 in Saint-Etienne, France. Image copyright: Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images/Stringer/Getty Images Sport via Getty Images

The Facts

  • The first day of men's soccer at the Paris Games was mired in chaos as the Argentina-Morocco game at Stade Geoffrey-Guichard in Saint-Ettiene had to be suspended for over an hour and completed behind closed-doors.The first day of men's soccer at the Paris Games was mired in chaos as the Argentina-Morocco game at Stade ­Geoffroy­Guichard in Saint-Ettiene had to be suspended for over an hour and completed behind closed doors.

  • Morocco fans stormed the field and threw objects at Argentina players, including what appeared to be a flare, on Wednesday after Cristian Medina scored a late-minute equalizer for the South Americans that was eventually ruled out by video assistant referee (VAR).Morocco fans stormed the field and threw objects at Argentina players, including what appeared to be a flare, on Wednesday after Cristian Medina scored a late-minute equalizer for the South Americans that was eventually ruled out by a video assistant referee (VAR).

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