Video shared online appears to shows Argentina fans fighting with each other, and throwing bins on the streets of Atlanta
Newly-released footage seems to show Argentina fans brawling and throwing various items, including bottles and furniture, before the World Cup clash with England. Chaos erupted on the streets of Atlanta in the US ahead of the semi final clash between England and Argentina.
Tensions ahead of the vital game looked to become to much for two groups of Argentina fans as they began brawling with each other last night (July 14). Footage on social media showed bins being thrown among kicks and punches towards each other, reports the Daily Star.
However, tensions ahead of the vital game looked to become to much for two groups of Argentina fans as they began brawling with each other last night (July 14). Footage on social media showed bins being thrown among kicks and punches towards each other.
It is currently unknown how the incident unfolded as the two groups squared up to each other before one appeared to back down.
However, the retreating side just picked up further things to throw before local police got involved in keeping the two groups apart.
It is currently unknown if anyone was arrested over the incident as the groups appeared to disperse following police intervention.
It comes as England’s fans nerves have been eased as Thomas Tuchel has announced his Three Lions team to face Messi’s Argentina.
Morgan Rogers has been handed a start as Thomas Tuchel made three changes for England’s World Cup semi-final with Argentina.
Rogers replaced Noni Madueke on the right of the attack with full-backs Reece James and Djed Spence also coming into the side.
John Stones and Marc Guehi continue their central defensive partnership, meaning Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly drop out.
Declan Rice starts again in midfield having had to come off at half-time of the Norway game still feeling the affects of a bug he picked up in Mexico.
Meanwhile, Argentina named five Premier League players in their side, with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister all starting for the defending champions.
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