Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when furious Morocco fans ran on to the pitch and threw bottles from the stands to protest a late goal by Argentina in the 16th minute of added time. Argentina’s soccer federation said it had issued a a formal claim to world governing body FIFA to “take the necessary regulatory measures for such a serious event.” “Paris 2024 is working with the relevant stakeholders to understand the causes and identify appropriate actions,” a spokesperson for Paris organizers said. Morocco fans reacted furiously when they thought Medina’s goal had denied the team a critical win against one of international soccer’s powerhouses.

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Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Juanlu Sanchez came off the bench to fire Spain to a record-equaling fifth Olympic men’s soccer final on Monday. “The moment passed so fast that I didn’t even realize it, but then when you realized that you scored the goal that puts your team in the final, well, I’m really happy,” Sanchez said. “It’s basically a World …

Fan gets on field at US game in another security incident at Olympic men’s soccer
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fan gets on field at US game in another security incident at Olympic men’s soccer

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — A fan had to be wrestled away from Guinea forward Aliou Balde after rushing the field Tuesday in another security incident during the Olympic men’s soccer tournament. The man raced onto the pitch at the end of the United States’ 3-0 win over Guinea at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne. The same venue was the scene of violence …

Paris 2024: Argentina coach slams chaotic ’scandal’ at Olympic match vs Morocco
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Argentina coach slams chaotic ’scandal’ at Olympic match vs Morocco

The Hindu  

The head of Argentina’s football federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic football match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men’s football tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest …

Olympic Games opens investigation into football chaos after Argentina v Morocco
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic Games opens investigation into football chaos after Argentina v Morocco

The Independent  

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Argentina coach slams chaotic ‘scandal’ at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina coach slams chaotic ‘scandal’ at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco

Associated Press  

The head of Argentina’s soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men’s soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of …

Olympic football off to violent, chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field in team's stunning win over Argentina
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic football off to violent, chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field in team's stunning win over Argentina

Hindustan Times  

The Olympic men's football tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco's shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when furious Morocco fans ran on to the pitch and …

France beats US 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer
4 months, 4 weeks ago

France beats US 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — On a wild opening day for the Olympic men’s soccer tournament, the United States came within the width of the crossbar from taking the lead against host nation France. “I think most importantly, emotionally recover because we were in the game for the first 70 minutes, even after they scored, we responded very well.” Earlier in the …

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's chaotic Olympics soccer match against Morocco
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's chaotic Olympics soccer match against Morocco

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has broken his silence on Argentina's highly-chaotic Olympic soccer loss to Morocco on Wednesday. However, the match was actually suspended - not finished - with players eventually recalled to complete the game more than an hour later, and Argentina's would-be equalizer chalked off for offsides by VAR. Lionel Messi has branded Argentina's wild Olympic loss to Morocco 'unbelievable' …

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener

Hindustan Times  

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2. Argentina's Cristian Medina scored deep in injury time to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw, but the decision ruling out …

Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Uzbekistan lost the match but won over the crowd on Wednesday as competition at the Paris Olympics officially began with soccer matches in Paris and Saint-Etienne. Uzbekistan fans chanted and danced throughout a 2-1 defeat to Spain, to the rhythm of a furiously fast drum beat at Parc des Princes in western Paris — once the home of …

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host the 2030 World Cup
2 years ago

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host the 2030 World Cup

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup: Morocco through to quarterfinals after 3-0 penalty shootout win against Spain
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Morocco through to quarterfinals after 3-0 penalty shootout win against Spain

The Hindu  

There was a swelling of Arab pride as Morocco – carrying not just the hopes of a nation, but the entire region – painted this town red. The contest, for the second night in a row, was finally decided by Russian roulette, and Morocco, to the joy of almost everyone around, won 3-0 as the Spaniards after ‘1000 training rounds’ …

‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans

Al Jazeera  

After Saudi Arabia’s seismic upset over Argentina and Tunisia’s hard-won draw against Denmark, Arab fans say the sky is the limit. Early on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia shocked the world with its 2-1 victory over the Lionel Messi-led Argentinian national team in Lusail Stadium. For supporters of Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, watching their teams’ inspired performances on Arab soil was an …

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