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Olympics 2024: Offensive video gave France soccer players extra motivation to beat Argentina

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France players used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat Argentina at the Paris Olympics, leading to on-field clashes after the 1-0 victory. The tension stemmed from a racism scandal involving a video showing Argentina's players singing derogatory remarks about France. The incident escalated, prompting FIFA to investigate and political leaders to address the issue. The match ended in controversy, with players from both sides expressing their feelings post-game.