Football fans clash with police in Mexico City
By IANSTuesday, June 22, 2010
MEXICO CITY - A group of Mexican football fans who were celebrating the national team’s entry to the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2010, clashed with the police Tuesday.
Several people who caused disorder in the streets were detained, Xinhua reported.
Over 1,000 people went to the Independence Angel monument to celebrate Mexico’s entry to the second round, while some 100 policemen were guarding the monument.
Some of the fans caused disorder and robbed stores near the monument, local radio station Formato 21 said in a report.
Despite Mexico’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay, the team booked a spot in the second round, where it is scheduled to face Argentina.
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