Football Supporter Assaulted before Game between Flamengo and Vasco Dies in Rio

Eight people were hospitalized after the incident that took place before a game between Flamengo and Vasco; Videos showed fights

Rio de Janeiro

A man who was hospitalized after a fight between people who identified themselves as members of the organized team of supporters for Vasco and Flamengo football teams died on Monday (6).

Bruno Macedo was admitted to the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, in the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro.

05.03.23 - Football supporter assaulted before game at Maracanã dies in Rio (Foto: Reprodução) - Reprodução

According to the health unit, eight supporters were taken to the hospital on Sunday night. Three remained hospitalized, two were in severe state and one is currently stable; Three were discharged, one left the site at his own free will and one died.


Before the game at the Maracanã stadium, which ended with Vasco's 1-0 victory, images showed men holding pieces of wood in different parts of the city.

Translated by Cassy Dias

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