The tension between Argentina and Brazil escalated before their World Cup qualifying match, with Brazilian police using batons to disperse Argentine fans. Lionel Messi and his teammates briefly left the field, but the game resumed after a delay of approximately 30 minutes.
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We're Leaving. We Can't Play” – Violent Fight Breaks Out as Lionel Messi Forced Off the Pitch Delaying Brazil vs Argentina - EssentiallySports
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Violent clashes mar Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier
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Lionel Messi urges Argentina stars to fight their way out of World Cup trouble after Brazil defeat
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Flight was taking Brazilian team to game of their lives, brazilian
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Lionel Scaloni thinks it's time for him to quit as Argentina manager: 'It's complicated to keep winning
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Argentina Hand Brazil Third Straight Loss after Crowd Trouble at Maracana
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Watch: Lionel Messi takes Argentina team off the field after clashes between fans and police at Marcana
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina team off pitch amid crowd violence and issues 'tragedy' warning - The Mirror US
Argentina beats Brazil 1-0: Violent clashes mar World Cup qualifier
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Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble at Maracana - Newspaper
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