Atletico Mineiro vs Arsenal fight police gun players attacking the officers

The altercation began after several players approached the match officials after the final whistle to complain after Atletico Mineiro's 5-2 win. Some police officers immediately arrived and shoved the players, upsetting them. Television images showed some of the players attacking the officers near the midfield sideline, throwing punches and kicks. Some also threw objects at the police and referees. The players were detained and interrogated for nearly five hours after the match at Independencia Stadium in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday before being allowed to leave Brazil.