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A confrontation that occurred this Thursday between fans of the Boca Juniors and Fluminense clubs, which will play the final of the 2023 Copa Libertadores at the Maracaná on Saturday, was repressed with tear gas by the military police of Rio de Janeiro.
The events began when an unknown number of Fluminense mobs ambushed dozens of Boca fans who were enjoying the afternoon on the famous Rio beach, leading to runs by Argentine fans to protect themselves from the violent attack.
Several videos circulating on social networks show the moment of the attack by Fluminense fans, who arrived at the beach in large numbers and in a single group, taking over the side of Atlantic Avenue, which extends along the Copacabana neighborhoods. and Leme.
In the images captured with cell phones, mainly of Boca fans, the intervention of the Rio military police can be seen launching tear gas in the direction of the places occupied by the Xeneizes fans on the beach, causing fights and throwing objects among the fans. .
Source: Elcomercio
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