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Fights and scuffles have broken out at Federation Square in Melbourne with Australia fans taking their frustrations out on French supporters
Vision shows crowds shoving and yelling with bottles and drinks thrown after the Socceroos were brutally smashed 4-1 by the defending world champions.
Thousands of fans hauled themselves out of bed in te early hours but early jubilation soon turned sour as the thrashing began.
”Police are yet to receive any complaints but will investigate any reports made to them in relation to the event, a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.
”We urge anyone who hasn’t spoken with police to come forward.
“There is no place for violent or anti-social behaviour in the community and we support the vast majority of sporting fans celebrating this exciting time in the right spirit.”
Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as the holders roared back to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup.
Australia took a shock lead at Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar with the game just nine minutes old when Craig Goodwin scored.
France, whose build-up to the tournament was marred by injuries, saw left-back Lucas Hernandez come off hurt in the move that led to the goal.
9:12AM STAR ‘CRITICAL’ AS HORROR INJURY MARS HISTORIC UPSET
Saudi Arabia+++ pulled off the unthinkable against Lionel Messi and Argentina but it’s come at a huge cost with a star player reported to be ‘in a critical condition’ after a horror clash.
Yasser Al Shahrani collided with his own goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in a sickening accident in the dying moments of his team’s jaw-dropping 2-1 win over Argentina,
Replays showed Owais’ knee make contact with Yasser’s face. He was unresponsive in the immediate aftermath of the collision.
The 30-year-old offered two thumbs up as he was carried out of the stadium. According to reports, X-rays have shown a fractured jaw and damage to other facial bones. Yasser also under went emergency surgery for internal bleeding.
Mohammed Bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Saudi Arabia instructed that Yasser be transferred by a private jet to Germany for treatment.
There was confusion and outrage directed at the referees after the collision when they directed play to continue The Saudi government has declared a national holiday for Wednesday to celebrate the monumental upset win over Argentina.
