A lone England supporter was attacked and punched by a group of Argentina fans in a street brawl in the popular British holiday destination of Cala D’or, Mallorca, Spain. The incident occurred ahead of the heated World Cup semi-final between the two nations.
Attack Details
The brawl started outside Budha Social Club in Cala D’or, where a group of Argentina fans chased the Englishman out of the bar and into the road. The mob grabbed the Brit before throwing punches at him as he attempted to cover his head. A female wearing a Messi shirt rushed to his aid, grappling with another woman who tried to block her. The violence then spread up the strip as more fans became involved, sparking chaos at the popular holiday spot.
Witness Reactions
An onlooker filmed the fight after England secured their place in the last four with a 2-1 victory over Norway. Hours later, Argentina sealed their spot with a dramatic 3-1 win against Switzerland. The semi-final is set for 15 July at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Social media users reacted with shock. One person 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 added: 'Disappointed I didn’t see a plastic patio chair get flung.' One person commented: 'This is so nice. They met at a neutral location to exchange blows.' Another said: 'I only see four cowardly Argentines chasing one Englishman.'
Police Alert
Police are on red alert for the semi-final in Atlanta, where there is set to be limited segregation. Officers have been made firmly aware of the historical context behind the match, including the Falkland Islands war and Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup. Argentina's players sang about the Falklands after beating Switzerland.
