FRANCE and Argentina players clashed on the pitch after an Olympic quarter-final.

The French narrowly beat two-time gold medallists Argentina 1-0, but the game was marred by boiling tensions on the full-time whistle.

France and Argentina players were involved in a brawl after their Olympic quarter-final

Coaching staff were also involved in the melee

Both sets of players appeared extremely irate

Enzo Millot was reportedly shown red after the fighting

Players and staff of both sides were involved in a brawl on the pitch just moments after the referee called time on the game.

French coaching staff and players spilled onto the pitch in celebration at making an Olympic semi-final on home soil.

While Argentina coaches and substitutes were also seen running onto the playing surface.

There was clear pushing and shoving as a group of Argentine players confronted France star Enzo Millot.

As things escalated, other players got involved in a bid to try and calm things down.

According to reports, France midfielder Millot had celebrated his nation’s victory over-zealously towards Argentine players – sparking an angry reaction.

And after the match, French manager Thierry Henry revealed Millot had been shown a red card and fumed at his player’s behaviour.

Arsenal legend Henry said: “I apologise for the final disturbance. It’s not what I wanted and I couldn’t control it.”

He added: “Enzo Millot received a red card after the match. That’s not helpful.

“I don’t like this kind of thing. I’m not happy about it.

The brawl follows a race row between Argentina and France last month.

Argentina star Enzo Fernandez, who is not in the Olympic squad, live streamed a video of himself and his national teammates singing an offensive chant about the French national side following their Copa America glory this summer.

The vile chant appeared to take aim at the French national team and dates back to the 2022 World Cup, when Argentina beat France in the final on penalties.

Appearing on live TV back then, some fans from the South American country sang an offensive chant that alluded to a number of the French stars’ African heritage.

Millot was reported to have started the brawl by goading the Argentines

France boss Thierry Henry was less than pleased with the referee’s decision

The French fans before the game were not so forgiving.

The home crowd let out loud boos during the playing of the Argentine national anthem.

Additionally, there have been other instances of the Olympic anthem being jeered, including prior to Argentina’s opening-round 2-1 loss to Morocco.

During the rugby sevens competition, the French spectators jeered the Argentine rugby squad when they scored tries.