7 hurt in a clash over FIFA World Cup Final in Kushtia

Bangladesh desk: Seven people were injured in a clash between supporters of Argentina and France during the final match of FIFA World Cup 2022 at Hatsha Haripur Bazar in Kushtia Sadar upazila on Monday.

According to police, locals had arranged the live telecast of the final match on big screen where both the supporters of Argentina and Brazil had gathered.The Brazilian supporters left the place seeing Argentine supporters cheering after Argentina scored two goals during the first half.

The Brazilian supporters returned and started celebrating after France scored two goals during the second half.

Kushtia Model Police Station officer in-charge Johurul Islam said the clash erupted when an Argentine supporter fell on a Brazilian supporter. The two sides started a clash and at one point attacked each other. Later, police went to the spot and brought the situation under control.

The injured were admitted to Kushtia General Hospital for treatment, the OC added.