In a stunning turn of events at Maracana Stadium, Argentina's clash with Brazil in the World Cup qualifier was marred by chaos, as Lionel Messi accused Brazilian police of brutality, triggering a half-hour delay in the kick-off. Amidst clashes between Brazilian and Argentinian fans during the national anthems, the situation escalated when police charged at the visiting contingent, wielding nightsticks. The tumult saw Argentina fans resorting to tearing up seats and hurling them at officers, prompting panic among spectators, with some seeking refuge on the pitch. A haunting image unfolded as one Argentina fan lay bloodied on the pitch, eventually evacuated from the stadium on a stretcher. Displaying remarkable leadership, Messi and the Argentina team intervened, attempting to pacify the escalating tensions before retreating to the dressing room. "It was bad because we saw how they were beating people ... The police, as it already happened in the Libertadores final, were onc