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Santos FC's first relegation in history, fans riot right after the game

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Fans cheering for Santos FC

6 buses, 4 cars burned, 11 police officers injured


Fans cheering for Santos FC


Angry fans rioted on the 6th (local time) when Santos FC, the Brazilian soccer team where soccer emperor Pele once played, was demoted from the top group, the A Series, to the B Series for the first time in the history of the Brazilian Championship. .


Santos FC lost 2-1 in the match against Fortaleza held at Beumiro's home stadium on this day.


As a result of the match, Santos FC finished 17th in the Brazilian Championship and was relegated from Series A to Series B.


According to the Sao Paulo Security Secretariat (SSP-SP), Santos FC fans who were angry about the result of the game threw rocks and firebombs at police officers near the stadium even before the final whistle blew.


The police used flash bombs and tear gas to suppress the incident, and even mobilized helicopters and military and police cavalry units.


However, as the confrontation between police and fans continued, fans continued to riot, setting fire to six buses and four cars in the nearby area as they moved from the stadium.


In the process, 11 police officers were injured, two police vehicles were damaged, and a vehicle fire damaged some nearby power lines, causing a power outage throughout the street.


On the morning of the 7th, there were damaged items around the stadium and signs saying, 'Shame on the (Santos) team!'Graffiti on the back was also found.


Local media, including G1, reported that no one has yet been arrested in connection with this riot.


Santos FC, founded in 1912, is the team with the second most trophies in Brazil. 19가이드03

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