Tense relationship Thursday, August 11, 2016 Brazil, Argentina try to tamp down rivalryArgentine and Brazilian rugby players pose together after the match. Brazil and Argentina are fierce soccer rivals — a longstanding sporting feud that hit fever pitch when Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup. While Argentina made it to the final match, Brazil crashed out in a stunning 7-1 loss to Germany. RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian and Argentine officials worked yesterday to tamp down the fierce rivalry between the two nations that has led to isolated incidents of fisticuffs and loud booing. But with the Games, officials from both nations and even the athletes are pleading with fans to catch the Olympic spirit and take their soccer rivalry down a notch for other sports.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald August 11, 2016 05:53 UTC