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Riot erupts during Belgium v Morocco World Cup clash as rampaging fans flip cars & set fires as water cannons deployed


A RIOT broke out on the streets of Brussels today during the World Cup clash between Belgium and Morocco.

Cops blasted water cannons and fired tear gas as rampaging football fans chucked fireworks, flipped cars and set fire to scooters.

Chaos broke out on the streets of Brussels during the Belgium and Morocco matchCredit: AFP
The Brussels mayor condemned the riotsCredit: AFP
Cops reportedly deployed water cannons as rampaging football fans chucked fireworksCredit: Rex

Around 100 riot cops were scrambled to the scene as fans set fire to e-scooters and smashed up vehicles during the game – which ended with a 0-2 defeat for Belgium.

Shocking images showed fires burning in the middle of the road and Moroccan supporters waving flags as they paraded down the streets.

Tensions were already mounting before the start of the match as fireworks were thrown near Brussels-South railway station.

Brussels mayor Philippe Close condemned the riots and warned people not to come to the city centre.

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He said he has ordered the cops to make arrests.

“I strongly condemn the incidents that occurred this afternoon,” he said.

“The police have already acted harshly. So I advise supporters not to come to the centre.

“The police are doing everything they can to maintain public order.”

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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