Trouble erupts in stands during national anthems at MaracanãLionel Messi pleas for calm before leaving pitch for 30 minutes
The start of the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at the Maracanã.
Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police to charge the visiting contingent, who responded by ripping up and throwing seats at the officers.
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