Police arrested at least 60 people in Buenos Aires, Argentina when riots broke on Sunday after Argentina lost to Germany during the World Cup 2014 finals.

Argentine police used tear gas and rubber bullets to pacify protesters who disturbed the peaceful rally at the capital's Obelisk monument as a sign of support for the country's national football team for its intense performance despite losing to Germany.

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Police reports indicated that it had taken into custody at least 60 people who participated in the riot. The report also said there were about 20 police officers injured during the chaos.

According to recent news, the group of vandals continued to fight with the riot police comprised of youths riding motorcycles while throwing stones, damaging store fronts and breaking into a theater. The culprits were not easily identified at first because their faces were covered.

During the commotion, groups of families who attended the peaceful rally were pushed backed into restaurants and hotel lobbies for safety. Reports described rioters as heavily drunk during the commotion.

Football fans in Argentina's capital customarily hold peaceful rallies to celebrate the victories of its national team. Although despite their team's loss to Germany in the finals, loyal fans still opted to express their support and rejoiced their team's performance. Fans in the streets of Buenos Aires were honking their vehicle in rhythms and chanting "Argentina!" before the violent commotion erupted.

Over 70,000 Argentinean fans flew to Rio de Janeiro to support their team only to see their team get beaten by a 1-0 loss to Germany. However, in spite of the dull play performed by the team early in the game, the team still showed determination throughout the play.

Meanwhile, some fans expressed their disappointment with the performance Lionel Messi, Argentina's team captain. Messi, crowned world-player of the year for four years, was expected to lead Argentina's national team to win the finals. He was compared to Diego Maradona who led the 1990 team that defeated Germany in the World Cup.

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