Argentina's Olympic football team faced a tumultuous start to their Paris adventure, as manager and Liverpool legend Javier Mascherano reported thefts during a training session ahead of their opening match.

Their clash with Morocco was marred by chaos, with the game being suspended for around 90 minutes due to crowd disturbances.

The match was halted until the stadium was cleared.

When play eventually restarted in an empty stadium, the drama continued as Argentina's equaliser was disallowed for offside following a VAR review during the interruption, leaving Morocco with a 2-1 victory.

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Amidst the controversy on the pitch, Mascherano disclosed further distress off it, revealing that personal items were stolen from the team in Paris.

Ex-Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Mascherano highlighted that Thiago Almada, the ex-MLS standout, was among those targeted by thieves.

We didn't want to say anything after training," Mascherano told ESPN FC.

He went on to describe the encounter with Morocco as "the biggest circus I have seen in my life".

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Even Morocco didn't want to play."

Nicolas Otamendi, the Argentine defender, took to social media to express his frustration: "Thank you all for the support and messages.

That this type of event happens in an event as important as the Olympic Games where an Olympic medal is in dispute."

"For our part, it is time to look forward and think about Saturday