Police 'dissapointed' following football fan chaos at watch events
Police expressed disappointment after chaos erupted during football screening events in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday. In Melbourne, 7,500 fans gathered at Federation Square, resulting in two arrests for setting off flares, while a man suffered facial burns in Sydney. The Socceroos faced a disappointing 2-0 loss to the United States, overshadowing the celebrations.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 03:29 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 03:30 UTC
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