Fans Set Off Flares, Storm Barriers in World Cup Chaos

Socceroos fan suffers flare to face in World Cup chaos

Multiple people have been arrested after crowds stormed barriers and dozens of flares were set off in chaotic...

Mounted police called in as Socceroos fans go wild at Fed Square

There was pre-dawn chaos in Melbourne with thousands braving the elements to watch the World Cup action.

Fans set off flares, storm barriers in World Cup chaos

Socceroos fans across Australia have flocked to live screening sites, where flares were set off following the team's disappointing loss to the USA.

Flares, fireworks and an alleged sexual assault: Police investigate chaos at Fed Square live site

Police are investigating after Melbourne’s Fed Square World Cup live site was marred by more than a dozen flares, a firework, a crowd crush and one alleged sexual assault.

Sodden fans lament ‘horrible’ ref decisions as flares go off at Fed Square

Fans breached one barrier bursting past security guards who could only look on helplessly. They were met by police and guard dogs.