The atmosphere was fully charged at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday nigth in the Rugby 7s playoff game between France and Argentina. The A
The atmosphere was fully charged at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday nigth in the Rugby 7s playoff game between France and Argentina.
The Argentina anthem was booed and their players were booed anytime they celebrated after a try.
The ongoing feud between the countries is at its peak with France reporting Argentina to FIFA for racially abusing the players of African origin in the Les Blues set up.
The Argentines filmed themselves singing and racially abusing France players of African origin after the Copa America finals’ victory over Colombia with Enzo Fernandez leaking the video.
Argentina Rugby 7s player, Marcos Monetta, has spoken out on the French fans booing the team at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday night.
“I loved the atmosphere, we even enjoyed it a lot. I don’t know if they are hurt by Messi and the World Cup or maybe they just don’t like us. Maybe they’re scared of us, concluded Monetta.
France beat Argentina 26-14 to book a place in the semi-finals of the Rugby 7s against South Africa.
Argentina defeated France on penalties in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup finals after the energy-sapping 3-3 draw in 120 minutes to lift the coveted trophy.
The relationship between the two countries has since then be very hostile with Argentina Sports Minister losing his position for reportedly urging Messi and Claudio Tapia, Argentina Football Association president, to apologies.
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