Violence and Chaos Overshadow Brazil vs. Argentina World Cup Qualifier
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Brazil suffers its first ever home World Cup qualifying defeat as Argentina wins 1-0 in a match overshadowed by violence and chaos at the Maracanã stadium. Fighting broke out between fans, leading to a heavy-handed police response that incensed Lionel Messi and the Argentine team. The match was delayed, and Messi led his team off the pitch for 10 minutes. Brazil is now in sixth place in World Cup qualifying, while Argentina remains on top.
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