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Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA chief Infantino condemns violence after Lionel Messi accuses police of brutality

Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has condemned the violence that occurred during Brazil and Argentina qualifiers. The match came to a halt after the Brazil police clashed with the travelling fans.

In Short

• FIFA chief Infantino has condemned the violence in Brazil vs Argentina match
• Lionel Messi hit out at Brazil police's treatment of the travelling fans
• The violence overshadowed Argentina's 1-0 win against Brazil

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has

 condemned the violence that took place during Brazil and Argentina's FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, 21 November. Violent clashes took place between the Brazil police and the travelling fans at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, with the police lathi-charging the fans, several of whom were with their families. Chaos ensued behind one of the goalposts as fans tried to jump onto the pitch to escape the wrath of the police. The match was halted for half an hour with the players trying to calm down the situation and then eventually going back into their dressing rooms.