There were clashes on the streets of Atlanta following England’s semi-final defeat to Argentina on Saturday night.
Fights broke out outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia after the final whistle confirmed the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Lionel Messi‘s side.
Police made multiple arrests as they stepped in to calm the situation, with pictures showing several England fans being detained by armed cops.
Tensions had already flared inside the stadium after Argentina took a banner from fans which claimed the Falkland Islands belong to the South American nation.
The Falklands conflict had loomed large in the build-up to the semi-final tie, with rival
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