After Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, thousands of supporters gather in the streets of Buenos Aires and protests turn into clashes with police. Multiple outlets report that crowds take to public areas following the match, with anger focused on the outcome of the final in which Argentina lose on the scoreboard after playing Spain.
Reports describe escalating confrontations between fans and riot units. Police are seen using crowd-control measures, including tear gas, while one outlet says riot police also use water cannon. Other accounts mention fans throwing objects such as bottles during the disorder.
The unrest is presented as occurring over the night following the final, with police working to contain crowds as tensions rise. Several sources describe the situation as chaotic, with police deploying riot-control equipment to disperse protesters and manage street violence. No sources provide confirmed figures for injuries or arrests in the excerpts provided.
