Riots in Belgium, Netherlands after Morocco win at World Cup

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Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday. Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fire tear gas to disperse crowds in Brussels.

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Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Riots in Brussels after Morocco defeats Belgium

Belgian police detained a dozen people and made one arrest on Sunday after Morocco's victory over Belgium in the World Cup match in Qatar triggered riots in Brussels with a car and some electric scooters set on fire. The riots took place in several places across the Belgian capital where dozens of soccer fans, some draped in Moroccan flags, clashed with riot police with water cannons and tear gas.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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News18 India

Fans Riot in Brussels after Morocco Beats Belgium in World Cup Group Stage Fixture

Police used water cannons and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to the centre of Brussels on Sunday following Morocco's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Qatar

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Belgium-Morocco World Cup match triggers riots in Brussels, dozen people detained

BRUSSELS - Belgian police detained a dozen people and made one arrest on Sunday after Morocco's victory over Belgium in the World Cup match in Qatar triggered riots in Brussels with a car and some electric scooters set on fire. The riots took place in several places across the Belgian capital where dozens of soccer fans, some draped in Moroccan flags, clashed with riot police with water

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Rioters torch a car in Brussels after Belgium’s World Cup defeat to Morocco

Police sealed off parts of the city centre and deployed water cannon to disperse crowds after the violence

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Riots in Belgium, Netherlands after Morocco win at World Cup

Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Hindu

Brussels sees riots after Morocco beats Belgium in FIFA World Cup

Dozens of rioters set steps on fire and pelted cars with bricks. Police moved in after one person suffered facial injuries, said Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van de Keere.

2 months ago·India

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