Riot police have been deployed in the city of Brussels as rioting fans set electric cars and scooters on fire following Belgium’s World Cup defeat by Morocco.
Roberto MartÃnez’s team lost 2-0 to the African team on Sunday and that followed a poor showing in the Red Devils’ opener against Canada, which could now result in the country’s elimination during the group stage.
The fans were not happy with their country’s performance today and decided to destroy their own city, which was responded to by riot police with tear gas and water cannons.
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Brussels Mayor Philippe Close has since warned others to stay away from the city center while condemning the violence shown.
Close said via the Daily Star: “I strongly condemn the incidents that occurred this afternoon. The police have already acted harshly. So I advise fans not to come to the center.
“The police are doing everything possible to maintain public order.”
Some of the antisocial behavior can be seen in the videos below.
Riots break out in Brussels, Belgium, after their loss to Morocco. pic.twitter.com/hdox5w4h84
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) November 27, 2022
Riots by Moroccan fans have spread tonight from Brussels to Amsterdam.
Morocco beat Belgium 2-0 in the World Cup a few hours ago.
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– Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 27, 2022
