In a heated quarter-final match at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, host nation, France, narrowly defeated Argentina 1-0 on August 2, 2024.
Philippe Mateta's goal was the decisive factor in the match.
However, the game ended on a controversial note with a post-match altercation.
As the final whistle blew, French players celebrated their victory, but chaos ensued as some Argentine players clashed with their French counterparts, leading to a physical confrontation.
The situation escalated further when some players attacked coaching officials in the tunnel.
It took a while for match officials to restore order and guide everyone to the dressing rooms.
This incident did not come as a surprise to some fans, especially after a video surfaced showing Argentina's senior team players singing a racist song that insulted French players.
The Olympic committee has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.
With this victory, France advances to the semi-finals, where they will face Egypt to compete for a spot in the finals.
Watch the video below:
Things got heated at the end of France vs. Argentina 🌶️ pic.twitter.com/LM2vcMP5n9
— 曼联球迷 (@utdbaki) August 2, 2024
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