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Police find 'grenade' ahead of Argentine league clash

A third division game in Argentina came close to being postponed on Friday, when Buenos Aires province police found a grenade in the home stands hours before kickoff.

Forces checking the stands prior to the Primera B Metropolitana clash between Almirante Brown and Colegiales were surprised to find the potential explosive device hidden under the terraces in Brown's stadium.

The 'grenade' was later determined to be a replica, however, and permission was given to proceed with the fixture.

Security authorities believe that the threat stems from a dispute between rival factions of Almirante's barra brava hooligans, who until recently have occupied different stands in the ground due to fears of violent confrontation.