A lone England supporter was set upon by a mob of Argentina fans in Mallorca, Spain, on July 11, igniting a street brawl just days before the World Cup semi-final clash between the two nations. The incident, captured on video and reported by NeedToKnow, occurred outside Budha Social Club in Cala d'Or, a popular tourist destination.
Attack and brawl unfold
The footage shows a pack of Argentina fans chasing the Englishman from the bar onto the street, where they surrounded him and launched punches as he tried to shield his head. The confrontation escalated into a mass brawl, with a woman wearing a Lionel Messi shirt attempting to intervene. She wrestled with another female as the violence spread along the strip, drawing in more fans.
The witness who recorded the altercation noted that it happened after England secured their semi-final spot with a 2-1 victory over Norway. Hours later, Argentina advanced with a 3-1 win against Switzerland. The two teams are set to meet at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15.
Social media reaction
Football fans reacted with shock and criticism online. One commenter said: 'Big group of cowards against one guy who probably doesn't want any trouble. Would love to see these try any nonsense with a small group of good lads from the North East or Liverpool.' Another viewer added: 'Disappointed I didn't see a plastic patio chair get flung.'
One observer remarked: 'This is so nice. They met at a neutral location to exchange blows.' Another noted: 'I only see four cowardly Argentines chasing one Englishman. As always in packs of rats.' A further comment read: 'Four against one person. Typical dirty cheating b*******.'
