Argentina bans football away supporters after fan death

The ban will apply across the country in all divisions of Argentine football.

On Monday a supporter of visiting club Lanus was killed as fans and police clashed in La Plata, near Buenos Aires, during a match against Estudiantes.

More than 70 football supporters have been killed in Argentina since the year 2000, BBC informs.

For the first time in Argentina's history, only home fans will be allowed into the grounds.

Buenos Aires authorities had already announced a ban on away fans in the province in response to the incident in La Plata.

"The measure will remain in place until the football authorities take action to curb violence in football," said the regional security minister Ricardo Casal.

But the AFA, with the support of the government, decided to extend the restrictions nationwide until new measures are taken to put an end to violence.

The latest incident broke out during a first-division match on Monday between home team Estudiantes and Lanus.

When a fight erupted outside the stadium, hundreds of Lanus fans left their seats to get involved.

Lanus supporter Javier Gerez, 42, was reportedly struck by a rubber bullet fired by police.

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