Last updated on .From the section FootballArgentina's players noticed trouble had broken out shortly after the national anthemsFootball's world governing body Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings after crowd trouble delayed Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina. The match was halted for 30 minutes after fighting broke out in a stand at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Argentina captain Lionel Messi later said there "could have been a tragedy" and criticised police, who had charged at fans with batons. After players left the field the match was able to begin following a 30-minute delay. "Fifa can confirm that its Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA)," Fifa confirmed on Friday.

Source: BBC November 25, 2023 13:50 UTC