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Lone Argentina fan ‘rescued’ by police in London after England fans swarm him
Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published July 16, 2026 8:03am Updated July 16, 2026 8:10am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Piccadilly Circus descended into chaos last night after sore losers couldn’t handle England’s World Cup result. A lone Argentine supporter was escorted away from the huge crowds of England fans after the World Cup loss yesterday evening. Tensions flared up in central London after the Three Lions were knocked out by Argentina in an intense game. The man, wearing an Argentina fan shirt with Messi emblazoned on it, was flanked by Metropolitan Police officers as they rushed him to safety from the screaming crowds. Jeering crowds swarmed police officers at Piccadilly Circus (Picture:
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