Despite the late Sunday clashes, the majority of Argentines have accepted the loss with dignity
- Argentina supporters react after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, during a screening at a beach in Rincon de la Victoria, near Malaga, late July 13, 2014.
Photo- Reuters / Jon Nazca 
- Argentina’s fans run away from tear gas as they clash with riot police in Buenos Aires after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, July 13, 2014.
Photo- Reuters / Ivan Alvarado 
- Argentina’s fans clash with riot police after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires, July 13, 2014.
Photo- Reuters / Ivan Alvarado
Clashes have taken place in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s national team lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Germany, say media reports.
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry fans, reports RT, the first RussianEnglish-language news channel.
The clashes occurred in the center of the Argentinian capital, near the landmark Obelisk of Buenos Aires, where thousands of people peacefully gathered earlier to cheer for their team.
The violence erupted when a group of 15 football fans climbed onto a TV news van and ripped off the antenna.
The situation then further deteriorated as youths hurled rocks and vandalized stores in the city center after the World Cup loss.
Elsewhere in the Argentine capital, disgruntled fans set fire to trash cans and blocked roads with makeshift barricades.
More than 30 people were detained and some 20 injured – 15 of them police – Telam news agency reported, citing police sources.
Meanwhile, there have been reports of similar disturbances in San Miguel – a northwest region of Greater Buenos Aires. Police detained five people there.
Violence also broke out in the city of La Plata where police reportedly detained 10 people for disturbing the peace.
Despite the late Sunday clashes, the majority of Argentines have accepted the loss with dignity.
Earlier in the evening, thousands of fans came to the Obelisk monument, waving the national flag determined to party in celebrate reaching the World Cup final.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
