FIFA to probe Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier

On Friday, FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against Argentina and Brazil.

This comes after incidents of crowd violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of the World Cup qualification game.

The Argentina Football Federation (AFA) has been charged with causing a commotion.

FIFA also charged the Brazilian federation with failing to supervise security at a game it organized.

Following the national anthems, fights erupted among both groups of supporters.

The sides returned to their locker rooms, and the game began 27 minutes late.

“There were families of the players [there]. We were more worried about that than playing the match,” Argentina captain Lionel Messi said.

Argentina won the game 1-0.

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