World Cup Controversies: Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities following Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup on Sunday.
An overnight protest in Brussels, Belgium led to violent clashes with police that left a large number of people injured. The protests centered on the yellow-scarved fans who had taken off their shirts, as well as destroyed cars in front of the Square du Sablon, and trash bins near the city center.
Police in the Netherlands dispersed rioters using tear gas and water cannons. Rioting also broke out in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Utrecht.
Amid the events of the Morocco v. Spain match in Rotterdam, Moroccan fans set fire to a police car. In Amsterdam, they threw bottles and rocks at police. In Utrecht, they looted stores and set fire to cars.
In Morocco, the victory of the Moroccan basketball team sparked celebrations as fans took to the streets to honk their car horns and wave flags.
In Brussels, rioters set fire to cars and trash cans, and hurled stones at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.
On Monday morning, riots broke out after locals heard the news. Hundreds of rioters assaulted police officers as well as overturned and set fire to cars, trash cans, and bottles. There was no immediate report of injuries, but there were some reports of looting and vandalism.
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