Players from France and Argentina engage in combat following France's victory.
After defeating Argentina in the tense quarterfinal, the emotions after the final whistle were unpleasant. France advanced to the Olympic men’s football semi-finals. They will play with Egypt in the next round.
The hosts secured their place in the last four. Meanwhile, players and coaches from the opposing teams argued on the pitch.
The winner for France came from a header at the near post by Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who headed home a corner from Michael Olise in the fifth minute.
Giuliano Simeone’s close-range header shortly before halftime presented Argentina with their finest opportunity in the quarterfinal game.
The video assistant referee (VAR) determined that Maghnes Akliouche committed a foul before Olise’s deflected goal. As a result, France’s late goal was disqualified.
The teams have been in dispute recently. On July 14, Argentina won the Copa America. However, after their victory, players were caught on camera performing a song disparaging black players in France.
French fans jeered the Argentinian national song before the quarterfinal game at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. The brawl that broke out at the final siren emphasized the antagonism and hostility between the teams.
In Monday’s semi-final (20:00 BST), France will face Egypt in men’s football. In 1984, a French athlete won the Olympic gold medal in this sport for France. Egypt, who defeated Paraguay on 5-4 penalties in the quarterfinals through penalties after a 1-1 draw, will be their opponents.
After defeating France on penalties during the 2022 World Cup, Argentina was determined to make history. The Argentine team aimed to be the first country to win both the world and Olympic titles simultaneously since Italy in 1936.
The outcome of the event completed an incredible day for French sports. The 2024 hosts won gold in swimming, judo, and BMX cycling earlier on Friday.
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