After the first round of the Paris Olympic men’s football group stage, Medina scored a last-minute equalizer that was canceled due to a riot that interrupted the match. Two hours later, the match restarted and the equalizing goal was ruled out, resulting in Argentina losing 1-2 to Morocco. After the game, Argentine U23 coach Mascherano gave an interview to the media.
Mascherano said, “Yesterday we were robbed at the training ground. Thiago Almada’s belongings were stolen. Although they asked everyone for their IDs, such incidents still occurred. Today they invaded the field seven times and threw fireworks.”
In addition, Mascherano further stated, “They told us the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Neither Argentina nor Morocco wanted to continue playing. We are here for the Olympics, not an amateurs league. Such incidents should not happen.”
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