The Police of Rio de Janeiro six Argentina fans were arrested by Boca Juniors accused of causing “bodily injuries” during riots on the eve of the final of Libertadores Cupagainst him Fluminensepolice sources told EFE this Friday.
Two Argentina fans are Mouth and a Brazilian Fluminense They were arrested and taken to the police station on Thursday afternoon after participating in the brawl at Copacabana beach.
The confrontation began when Rio club supporters attacked the area where fans of the Rio team had gathered. Buenos Aires.
Military Police said in a statement that they witnessed the fight and “immediately” surrounded the area to “control” the situation.
A few hours later, during the night, four more Argentines were arrested in a new disturbance in the Atlantic Avethe walk that borders the famous Rio beach.
In videos that circulated on social networks, hundreds of followers of both teams were seen exchanging insults and throwing bottles at each other, while police fired tear gas to disperse them.
After the incidents, the regional government announced that it would strengthen security in the neighborhood of Copacabana and in the stadium Maracana where the final will be held this Saturday, and ensured that both teams will be accompanied in all their moves.
The Conmebol He expressed in a statement on Thursday his “rejection” of acts “of violence and racism” and affirmed that football should inspire “attitudes of peace and unity.”
Consular authorities estimate that as many as 100,000 Argentines could travel to the Brazilian city, most of them without entry.
Source: La Verdad
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