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Rival fans brawl after Mexico and Ecuador's 0-0 Copa America draw, causing chaos at State Farm Stadium. Tensions flare as Mexico is eliminated. Full story here.
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Rival football fans brawl in stands during ugly clash at Copa America match

Andy Crick
Last updated: July 2, 2024 8:29 am
Andy Crick Published July 2, 2024
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Video grab of the rival football fans having a fight in the stands during the Mexico and Ecuador game. (Picture: Jam Press)
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Rival football fans brawled in the stands during ugly clashes after a Copa America match.

Mexico and Ecuador drew 0-0 in the Group B match of the tournament – the South American version of the Euros.

The result at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, US meant the Mexicans were eliminated.

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But supporters – who were seated together – came to blows after the final whistle.

One Ecuador fan – wearing the yellow home shirt – can be seen lying down across the seats.

Another in a light green Mexico away jersey then storms over and swings at another Ecuadorian follower.

He fails to connect but his rival then lands a huge punch knocking the Mexican fan to the floor.

It happened on Sunday (30 Jun), as reported Need To Know.

Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo played in the match.

Rotherham and Three Lions supporter Neil Gervis quipped: “I’m sure it will be England fan’s fault.”

Another fan – named Duncan – fumed: “People can’t just watch football anymore can they?”

Mary Smith agreed adding: “Why fight?

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“Wouldn’t it be better to watch the game?”

Another said: “This is why no one rates the Copa America.”

Yet Craig Williams added: “That was a great hit.”

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Venezuela topped the group and went through to the knockouts with Ecuador who came second.

Mexico came third but were knocked out along with Jamaica who were bottom.

The Copa America is being held across the US and started on June 20 and finishes on July 16.

It runs alongside Euro 2024 in Germany which began on June 14 and ends on July 14.

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