Fans clash in Copacabana

Members Fluminense And the Corinthians They clashed on the edge of Copacabana on Wednesday (24) hours before the match between the two teams Brazil Cup7:30 p.m. in the Maracana.

In the videos circulating on social networks, it is possible to get acquainted with the fans of the club’s jerseys at the height of point 4 on Copacabana Beach, near the streets of Santa Clara and Figueiredo Magalhães.

According to Hjalmar Faulhaber, commander of the BEPE battalion, the fighting did not involve organized supporters, but rather small groups that met at the scene, causing confusion.

Police officers from the 19th Military Police Battalion who were patrolling the waterfront dispersed the groups with pepper spray and brought the situation under control.

According to the Prime Minister’s Press Office, “On Wednesday afternoon (24/08), military police officers from the 19th BPM (Copacabana) Division were on patrol along the Copacabana coast when they were called to check on incidents near a booth at Avenida Atlântica. , between Rua Figueiredo Magalhães and Rua Santa Clara.According to preliminary information, there was a dispute between fans.

Today (24) Tricolores and Alvinegros begin sparring for a place in the Copa del Rey final. The ball rolls at 19:30, in the Maracana.