[Saba Sports News] Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarter-final to secure a spot in the semi-finals. However, at least two people lost their lives during the match and the post-game celebrations. During the fixture, a 51-year-old man in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away from a heart attack. Another six people required emergency medical treatment and were rushed to local hospitals; all of them are now out of danger. Following Argentina’s qualification for the semi-finals, a 20-year-old man was shot three times in the back and killed while taking part in victory celebrations in San Francisco, Córdoba Province. Crowds had gathered on the streets to celebrate Argentina’s progress to the World Cup last four, and the shooting sparked widespread panic among fans. Local prosecutors investigating the murder stated that the gunman fled the scene and no other individuals sustained injuries. The primary line of inquiry points to a revenge killing. The young man who was fatally shot had previously served a prison sentence for serious theft offences and had only been released on parole a few days prior.
The editor believes that the violent incidents that broke out during fans’ post-match celebrations are truly tragic. Local police were forced to fire rubber bullets to disperse the chaotic crowds.