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Riots in Brazil

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Riots in Brazil
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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Very ugly scenes in Brazil after Coritiba relegated to the first division..
 
 
At least 18 people were hurt in fan rioting after Coritiba drew 1-1 with Fluminense and was relegated to the second division of the Brazilian soccer league.

Hundreds of Coritiba fans charged the field after Sunday's match, tearing down stands and battling with riot police, who responded by firing rubber bullets.

Fans also trashed at least four Curitiba bus stations, and authorities said three officers were hurt in the mayhem.

Fights between fans also broke out in Rio de Janeiro after Flamengo secured its first Brazilian league title in 17 years with a 2-1 victory over Gremio.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Yeah I was watching that live! It was somme seriously out of control sh*t. People attcking cops with camera tripods and seats, anything they could find. Rubber bullets going everywhere. Chaos. Coritiba deserved to get relegated!!!!

Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro and Wellington Phoenix, my two teams til death do us part.

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