River Plate fans riot after first ever relegation

Fans of historic Argentine soccer club River Plate fought running battles with police after the team was relegated to the second division for the first time in its 110-year existence.

River Plate fans riot after first ever relegation

Fans of historic Argentine soccer club River Plate fought running battles with police after the team was relegated to the second division for the first time in its 110-year existence.

Violence broke out a minute before the match with the Belgrano side was over. Angry fans pelted players with objects from the stands, and police replied with high-powered fire hoses with some fans climbing fences topped with razor wire.

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