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VisitFrance Beats Argentina 1-0 to Reach Olympic Semifinals Amid Post-Match Brawl and Racism Controversy
Aug 2, 2024, 09:32 PM
France defeated Argentina 1-0 in the Olympic men's soccer quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. The match's only goal was scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta, assisted by his former Crystal Palace teammate Michael Olise, within the first five minutes. The game, held in Bordeaux, ended with a heated altercation between the teams, escalating into a significant brawl involving around 30 players. The confrontation continued down the tunnel, overshadowing France's victory and raising concerns over sportsmanship and conduct at the Olympics. This match was a rematch of their previous World Cup encounter and was marred by a racism controversy.
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