France and Argentina players FIGHT on the pitch in 30-man brawl after hosts win Olympic quarter-final before clashes continue down the tunnel - as grudge match descends into farce amid racism storm

Friday's quarter-final between France and Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament was followed by a huge melee on the field. Hosts France, managed by Thierry Henry, won the game 1-0 to set up a clash with Egypt in the last four thanks to an early goal by Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. https://t.co/ZcXhJta6wq — Tekkers Foot August 2, 2024 Both sets of players clashed with each other after France beat Argentina 1-0 in Bordeaux A 30-man brawl followed Friday's competitive game in the men's Olympic football tournament This was the latest episode in one of international football's fiercest rivalries in recent years Officials and coaching staff were involved in the melee, as well as players from both teams But that song was sung again - including by a group of players - after Argentina won this summer's Copa America in the USA. The boos came after a number of Argentina players were filmed singing a derogatory song about France's black players after the Copa America final.#BBCOlympics #Olympics pic.twitter.com/OxqGC8Zjrv — Match of the Day August 2, 2024 Police officers pictured among the crowd after the match at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux After the on-field conflict had fizzled out, France's players celebrated in front of their fans Les Bleus will now progress to the semi-finals, where they will take on Egypt in Lyon on Monday Captain' Nicolas Otamendi and Alexandre Lacazette pictured battling for the ball Your browser does not support iframes.