World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Some Argentinian football fans clashed with police on the streets of Buenos Aires after World Cup victory celebrations.

Clashes began when riot police tried to remove people from the top of the obelisk monument in the city centre, according to local media.

Millions of people peacefully attended a victory parade in the capital, however it was stopped after two supporters jumped from a bridge onto the open-topped bus that carried the players.

Local press reported that at least one football fan had died following national celebrations.

Read more on how the day unfolded here.

21 December 2022

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