Boca Juniors dominates Buenos Aires football and exports a fierce derby rival to River Plate. This week, stadium rules tighten after a confetti ban follows a stadium fire.
The Buenos Aires Sports Security Committee has issued a preventive ban on confetti in stadiums after a fire damaged seats during a match between River Plate and Boca Juniors. The fire was caused by confetti igniting, leading to injuries and arrests. The ban aims to prevent future incidents as authorities review stadium safety protocols.