Argentina Complains to FIFA Over Olympic Chaos

Argentina's men's football team experienced a turbulent start to their Olympic campaign, facing a robbery at their training base and a chaotic match against Morocco. Items, including midfielder Thiago Almada's watch, were stolen during the robbery, prompting a police complaint in Lyon. Their match against Morocco was marred by a pitch invasion and bottle-throwing fans, causing a nearly two-hour delay. The chaos ensued after a last-minute equalizing goal by Cristian Medina was disallowed by VAR for offside, leading to a 2-1 loss for Argentina. The Argentine Football Association has filed a formal complaint with FIFA, describing the incident as a 'circus' and demanding player safety measures. The tumultuous events overshadowed Argentina's Olympic journey, which has been fraught with challenges since their gold medal victories in 2004 and 2008.