Argentina fans clash among themselves ahead of World Cup semifinal

The festive atmosphere of the Argentine fan rally ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England was marred by a violent clash between rival fan groups Source: Excelsior. The incident occurred during the banderazo at Underground Atlanta on Tuesday, as thousands of supporters gathered to cheer for the national team Source: Clarin.

• The confrontation involved fans of San Lorenzo and Huracán, with old rivalries igniting after provocations on social media Source: Clarin. Videos show groups throwing chairs, bottles, and trash cans at each other while bystanders fled Source: Excelsior.
• Local police intervened quickly, separating the brawlers and arresting three Argentine citizens Source: Clarin. Authorities are considering sanctions for those involved Source: Clarin.

Despite the incident, the majority of the rally remained peaceful, with an estimated 10,000 fans singing and waving flags. Chants such as “El que no salta es un inglés” echoed through the area Source: Clarin. The security operation had already been heightened due to the historic Argentina–England rivalry Source: Clarin.