Toxic Spray Attack on Soccer Players Halts Game in Argentina

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Ramiro Funes Mori Pours Water On His Face

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In chaotic scenes broadcast live in Latin America, River players ripped off their shirts and splashed water into their eyes upon exiting an inflatable tunnel at Boca’s Bombonera stadium. Officials waited more than an hour before canceling the game after which four River players were taken to a specialist burns treatment center. Initial reports said the substance appeared to be similar to pepper spray.

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