- Morocco humiliated Argentina
- The game descended into pandemonium
- The final whistle confirmed a shocking 2-1 victory for Morocco
The Argentina men’s football team suffered a humiliating defeat to Morocco at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in a match marred by unprecedented chaos and controversy.
The game, which Argentina appeared to have salvaged with a late equalizer, descended into pandemonium when jubilant Argentinian players celebrated.
A barrage of objects, including cups, bottles, and even a flare, rained down from the stands as Moroccan fans stormed the pitch.
The referee was forced to halt the match as players and staff retreated to the dressing room.
Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, expressed his disbelief at the incident on Instagram, using a “flushed face” emoji to convey his shock and embarrassment.
Coach Javier Mascherano admitted to being completely bewildered by the situation, stating that the team spent nearly an hour and a half in the dressing room without receiving any information about what was happening.
After a lengthy delay, the match resumed without spectators. However, the drama was far from over. Argentina’s apparent equalizer was overturned by VAR, with officials ruling out a preceding offside.
The final whistle confirmed a shocking 2-1 victory for Morocco, leaving the Argentines stunned and the football world in disbelief.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation of the fan behavior and raised serious questions about security protocols at the event.
