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Shock moment Argentina fan left bloody mess after mass brawl with Mexico supporters during game at Qatar World Cup
THIS is the shocking moment an Argentina fan was left bloodied and bruised after a mass brawl with Mexico supporters in Qatar.
Violence broke out off the field during a tense game as Lionel Messi eventually inspired Argentina's 2-0 victory at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday night.
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Shocking footage showed Argentina and Mexico fans lunging at each other as stunned stewards struggled to step in.
The group of violent spectators were seen clambering over stadium seats and swinging wild blows at each other.
Video of the punch-up appeared to show an Argentina fan lurching forwards to attack a rival supporter before a man wearing a Mexico top joined in the scrap and repeatedly punched him in the face.
Horror footage showed the Argentina supporter hunched over a seat gasping for breath as blood poured from his face before security guards escorted him away.
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A man who claimed he was a pal of the bloodied Argentinian later posted a photo of his injuries online.
The pic showed cuts on his face and dried blood on his neck and top.
"He’s a friend of mine, this is how they left him," the pal said.
It's not clear if any arrests have been made after the brawl.
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Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Luis Ebrard Casaubon, said no Mexican nationals had been arrested.
He said: "The Qatar government informs me no Mexicans have been arrested during the World Cup so far. Good!!"
There were pre-match reports of violent clashes between fans of the two South American footballing nations as Argentina were under huge pressure to win.
Supporters from the two sides clashed on Wednesday night in a fan zone in Qatar.
Mexicans filmed themselves chanting "f**k Messi" before the fans ended up coming to blows.
Argentina losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their first group game was arguably the biggest shock in World Cup history.
And only three points against Mexico would have left qualification in their own hands.
Ultimately Messi fired a brilliant opener on 64 minutes despite being as quiet as most of his other team-mates before that.
And sub Enzo Fernandez curled an even better goal late on to seal three points.
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Even now, though, Argentina must beat unbeaten group leaders Poland on Wednesday to reach the last 16.
And they will surely need a much more accomplished display than they have produced so far in Qatar to squeeze through.
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