Former Man Utd player involved in fight as Boca Juniors end up at police station

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Hell broke loose after Boca Juniors lost to Atletico Mineiro. Screenshot/TyCSports

According to 'TyC Sports', the Brazilian police reviewed the videos of the altercation with Boca Juniors to see if there was any crime. Finally, the whole team, including ex-Man Utd footballer Marcos Rojo, went to the police station after eight players were charged, 'ESPN says. It all occurred following a Copa Libertadores last 16 second leg tie.

Atletico Mineiro versus Boca Juniors left us some embarrassing scenes. Boca were knocked out after losing on penalties. 

The Argentinian side were very upset with the refereeing in both games and after losing on penalties, the players tried to enter the opposition dressing room.

The Brazilian police decided to spray tear gas at the visitors and Villa and Zambrano were especially targeted. 

According to 'TyC Sports', the police, who reviewed videos of the scandal, tried to arrest the police. Boca could not leave the Mineirao stadium and they waited on the bus.

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Copa Libertadores
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