Confrontation between Corinthians and Vasco fans leaves at least seven injured and eight arrested

A clash between fans of and of resulted in eight arrests and seven injuries on the afternoon of this Sunday, November 24, in São Paulo. The riot took place near the Visiting Section of the Neo Química Arena, where Corinthians fans attacked Vasco fans. Around 300 fans gathered at the site and harassed the police forces who were on patrol. During the disturbance, stones and bottles were thrown towards the officers, resulting in injuries to two officers who were trying to control the situation.

The rivalry between the fans was exacerbated by a statement from Corinthians coach, Ramón Díaz, who stated that “Corinthians is much bigger than Vasco”. This speech seems to have inflamed tempers even more, contributing to the atmosphere of tension that culminated in the confrontation. Authorities are investigating the incident and analyzing security camera footage to identify those involved.

Published by Sarah Paula

*Report produced with the help of AI