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2024 Olympics : Achraf Hakimi faces racist comments after Morocco-Argentina match

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During the first match of the Olympic Games (Paris 2024) this Wednesday, the Moroccan team faced Argentina in a highly anticipated match featuring stars like Achraf Hakimi, Julian Alvarez, and Nicolas Otamendi. The game ended in dramatic fashion with a two-hour interruption and a VAR-canceled goal before Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 score.

The Atlas Lions' triumph ignited a firestorm of anger among Argentine fans, who unleashed a torrent of abuse on social media. Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi, along with Paris Saint-Germain defender Wesley Fofana, was subjected to numerous racist comments on Instagram. This latest incident underscores the persistent issue of racism in sports.

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