Argentina star was ROBBED before extraordinary Olympics match against Morocco which ended in farcical scenes

Argentina Star Robbed Before Farce-Filled Olympic Match Against Morocco

The 2024 Olympic Games have gotten off to a chaotic start, with Argentina’s men’s football team falling victim to a series of controversies, including a robbery that left one of their stars feeling helpless.

As reported by sources, one of Argentina’s key players, Thiago Almada, had his belongings stolen, including his watches and rings, just a day before the team’s match against Morocco. The incident has left the team feeling frustrated and vulnerable, with coach Javier Mascherano expressing his outrage at the lack of security measures in place.

"Yesterday they broke into the building. They stole things from Almada. They ask us for credentials for everything, but then these things happen. They stole Almada’s watches and rings," Mascherano said in an interview.

The match itself was a wild ride, with Argentina coming from behind to level the score at 2-2 before having their equalizing goal ruled out due to a marginal offside decision. The controversy didn’t end there, as fans invaded the pitch, leading to a 92-minute delay before the match was eventually restarted.

Mascherano was left fuming, saying, "What happened was a scandal. This is not a neighbourhood tournament, it is the Olympic Games. They never told us that a play was being reviewed. We are not going to file a complaint, that’s it. We have to look forward, this is already over. We have to win both games to qualify. The group is strong."

The tournament organizers have since released a statement, acknowledging the incident and promising to take action to prevent similar incidents in the future.

"The football match between Argentina and Morocco at the Saint-Etienne Stadium was suspended due to a pitch invasion by a small number of spectators. The match then restarted and was able to conclude safely. Paris 2024 is working with the relevant stakeholders to understand the causes and identify appropriate actions," the statement read.

The controversy has sparked heated debate about the state of security at the Olympics, with many calling for increased measures to protect players and spectators. As the tournament continues, it remains to be seen how these issues will be addressed and what impact they will have on the outcome of the competition.

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