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Argentina Coach Slams Chaotic ‘Scandal’ at Olympic Match vs. Morocco

The match was delayed nearly two hours, and the final three minutes were played in an empty stadium.

View gallery Image Credit: AFP via Getty ImagesArgentina’s time at the 2024 Olympics has not gotten off to a strong start, having dropped their first game in a highly controversial fashion against Morocco on Wednesday. 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 a late goal by Argentina. Mascherano also told reporters recently that thieves entered the grounds during Argentina’s training session and made away with various items from players on the team, specifically the belongings of Thiago Almada.

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