FIFA World Cup: Morocco followers conflict with police in Brussels after defeat towards France in semi-final

FIFA World Cup: Morocco followers clashed with police in Brussels after Walid Regragui’s facet misplaced to France 0-2 within the semi-final on Wednesday.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2022 07:01 IST

Police stand on both facet of water cannon in Brussels after clashes erupt with followers. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Moroccan followers clashed with police in Brussels after Morocco crashed out of the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Around 100 followers, who have been wrapped in Moroccan flags, threw fireworks and different objects at police wearing riot gear close to Brussels South station. Fans set alight rubbish luggage and cardboard bins and police responded with water cannon and tear fuel.

Police detained a number of followers and stated that the clashes have been transient and triggered no severe injury, Reuters reported.

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Dec 15, 2022