Messi saw how the police killed him in Brazil

 

Brazilian police attack Argentina fans at Marcana gallery Photo: Reuters

Lionel Messi ran with his teammates to stop the police from batoning Argentina's fans in the Maracana gallery. As the situation was not calm, he left the field with the team. After the riot finally stopped, the game started.

Although it was almost half an hour late from the scheduled time, Argentina did not make a mistake in one task. Victory! And that's the taste of losing Brazil for the first time in their home ground in the World Cup selection!

Messi spoke to the media after this 1-0 victory. The topic of the unexpected incident before the start of the match has also come up there.

The news agency AFP reported that Brazilian police beat Argentina supporters in a part of the Maracana gallery. According to news agency Reuters, brawls broke out between Brazil and Argentina fans during the national anthem. The police started batoning the Argentine supporters. Argentina fans threw gallery chairs at police. A few bloodied supporters were also seen then. There was a look of fear and apprehension on the faces of many.

Argentina fans also clashed with Brazilian police in the gallery Photo: Reuters

Messi said to the media about the baton of the Brazilian police on Argentina supporters, "Of course it was very bad. We have seen how people are killed. It happened in the final of the (Copa) Libertadores, now the baton has been struck again. The families of the players were there (gallery). Family comes first. Then that thought comes before the game and everything else becomes secondary.'

The 2026 World Cup qualifier in the South American region was scheduled to start at 6:30 AM Bangladesh time. The match started late due to riots in the gallery, but Messi was happy to win. The world champion said about the team's performance, 'This team is going on with historic achievements; However, this (today's win) is not the most important of what this team has achieved. But winning in Brazil is always a pleasure. Because, their history at home and the team is also very strong.

Messi left the field with the team. He later returned Photo: AFP

In the 63rd minute of the match, Nicolas Otamendi scored Argentina's victory. Argentina is at the top of the table with 15 points in 6 matches. Brazil dropped to sixth in the table with three consecutive losses. Their collection of 7 points in 6 matches.