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Argentina and Mexico fans come to blows in Qatar after 'F**k Messi' chants are heard

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Updated 15:30 24 Nov 2022 GMTPublished 14:50 24 Nov 2022 GMT

Argentina and Mexico fans come to blows in Qatar after 'F**k Messi' chants are heard

Argentina and Mexico fans already already fighting ahead of their game on Saturday.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Argentina and Mexico fans came to blows in shocking scenes at the World Cup in Qatar.

The two sides meet at the Lusail Stadium in a huge Group C clash on Saturday, with both sides winless in their opening fixtures.

But fans from both countries were involved in a violent brawl on Wednesday in what would appear to be the first instance of trouble amongst supporters.

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It happened at Al Bidda Park in Doha in one of FIFA's fan zones designed to promote social interaction between different nations.

In footage circulating on social media, Mexico supporters could be heard chanting "F**k Messi", provoking La Albiceleste fans by talking bad about their talisman after their shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia.

A brawl ensued, with punches and kicks thrown. Mexican journalist Omar Nino was there at the scene of the fight and reported that some fans did require treatment for minor injuries.

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Messi opened the scoring for Argentina against Saudi Arabia with a cool penalty 10 minutes into Monday's clash but the Green Falcons produced a stunning comeback in the second half.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

Goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari early on in the second half sent the rabid Saudi fans into raptures and recorded one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history.

Meanwhile, Mexico were held to a 0-0 draw with Poland in their opening match - with legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa saving a Robert Lewandowski penalty in the second half.

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It appears as though security will have to be ramped up for what promises to be a very spicy encounter on and off the pitch at 7pm on Saturday.

The Saudi fans did mock Messi and Argentina after Monday's win by performing Cristiano Ronaldo's 'SIUUU' celebration outside the stadium - though they did not react on this occasion.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/@OmarNNoticias

Topics: Argentina, FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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