Riot police and Morocco fans clash before World Cup match with Spain

06-Dec-2022 20:05:21 | The Guardian

Security dragged people away in most serious trouble so far
Organisers blamed trouble on hundreds of ticketless fans

Multiple skirmishes broke out between riot police and Morocco supporters amid chaotic scenes before their team’s shock penalty shootout victory against Spain.

Security forces, who also deployed mounted officers and dogs, dragged away at least three people in the most serious trouble of the World Cup. One policeman fell off his horse in the disturbances.