Argentina riot police clash with fans after World Cup loss

Argentina's fans clash with riot police after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires, July 13, 2014

Disturbances have taken place in Buenos Aires after Argentina's national team lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Germany. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry fans.

The clashes occurred in the center of the Argentinian capital, near the landmark Obelisk of Buenos Aires, where thousands of people peacefully gathered earlier to cheer for their team.

Youths hurled rocks and vandalized stores in the city center after the national team suffered a 1-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium on Sunday.

More than 30 people were detained and some 20 injured – 15 of them police – Telam news agency reported, citing police sources. 

Police stand guard next to people who were detained during riots after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, in downtown Buenos Aires July 13, 2014.

Meanwhile, there have been reports of similar disturbances in San Miguel – a northwest region of Greater Buenos Aires. Police detained five people there.

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Argentina supporters react after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, during a screening at a beach in Rincon de la Victoria, near Malaga, late July 13, 2014.

(RT)