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Morocco fans riot on London's Edgware Road after France knocked them out of World Cup as video shows 'knocked out' police officer being dragged to safety
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Daily Mail
10 Jul, 12:04
Morocco fans riot on London's Edgware Road after France knocked them out of World Cup as video shows 'knocked out' police officer being dragged to safety
Officers and supporters clashed along Edgware Road in central London in chaos following France's 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston in the US.
Evening Standard
10 Jul, 06:20
Fans riot in London with bottles hurled at police after France beat Morocco in World Cup
Police officer hit by glass bottle and rushed to hospital as clashes break out on Edgware Road
Mirror News
9 Jul, 23:34
Riot police deployed in London after Morocco World Cup exit
Emergency services are at the scene of a busy London street as World Cup defeat for Morocco leads to carnage with fireworks lit and police armed in riot gear
GB News
29 Jun, 15:24
Riot police deployed at airport after World Cup manager receives death threats
Riot police have been ordered to airport arrivals for South Korean boss Hong Myung-bo after he was targeted with death threats following his side's woeful performance at the World Cup.
South Korea were eliminated in Group A after being dealt a relatively easy draw against co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and the Czech Republic.
Major security measures had to be set up at the airport for the arrival of the South Korean team and staff.
The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency announced that 160 riot and airport police will be deployed in case of any violence.
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Twenty-five security guards have also been sent to support the personnel.
A police statement read: "We have decided to deploy officers to prevent safety accidents that may occur during the entry process.
"We will respond strictly to any illegal acts, including the throwing of objects."
South Korea only won their opening match 2-1 against the Czech Republic, but after a couple of defeats to Mexico and South Africa, they did not do enough to qualify through the third-place route.
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South Korea have dropped seven places in the world rankings following their poor performance.
Myung-Bo stated he is "genuinely very sorry" for the performance and resigned as the nation's head coach.
In his resignation announcement, he said: "To all of the Korean people who love and support our national team, I would like to genuinely apologise. Today, I'd like to announce that I will step down as the national team head coach.
"As the head coach, no explanation can supersede the ultimate result. I could not bring the result that our people had expected. All responsibilities are with me.
"Today, I step down as the national