Confusion happened near the Castelão stadium; images that circulate on social networks show individuals assaulting with sticks and stones, as well as the use of rockers
This Saturday (8), the city of was the scene of a confrontation between fans from Fortaleza and, before the expected classic of the Cearense Championship. The confusion happened near the Castelão Stadium, where the Ceará Military Police arrested 60 individuals involved in the fight for now. Images that circulate on social networks show fans being assaulted with sticks and stones, as well as the use of rockers. To date, there are no reports of injuries due to turmoil. Despite the violence, the championship schedule was not affected and the matches followed as planned.
This episode of hostility happens only a week after a similar situation in Recife, where fans of and got involved in a serious confrontation. The rivalry between the fans of Ceará and Fortaleza is marked by a history of violence, with several episodes of fights already recorded this year.
Faced with growing concern for safety at sporting events, Mayor Evandro Leitão announced the installation of facial identification equipment at Presidente Vargas Stadium.
In addition, Governor Elmano de Freitas has also pledged to implement similar measures in Castelão, seeking to increase safety and prevent new conflicts between fans.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
