Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22am on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday Sports
Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain was followed by reported unrest at MetLife Stadium, where several relatives of Argentine players were allegedly detained after post-match chaos. Colombian broadcaster reports claimed at least a dozen people linked to Argentina’s squad were taken into custody, though US authorities have not confirmed the number of detentions or any charges. The Argentine Football Association has also not commented. Tensions flared after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory, with Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes sent off for grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat before kicking him. Reports said Argentine players rushed toward their families, briefly delaying the runners-up medal ceremony amid the commotion. (PC: AP)
