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Incident of Sexual Harassment at Maracanã Classic on International Women's Day

A 71-year-old man was caught in the act and arrested during the final of the Campeonato Carioca between Flamengo and Fluminense. This happened because the elderly man committed an act of sexual harassment against a woman during the classic match at Maracanã.

Thus, the female fan suffered the harassment precisely on International Women's Day (March 8). The incident occurred during a dispute for space in the stands in the southern sector of the stadium, in the area designated for Fluminense fans.

What act did the man commit during Flamengo vs Fluminense?

The individual was leaning against a railing between the seats at Maracanã and allegedly took advantage of the situation to touch the victim's buttocks at least twice. When confronted, the elderly man reportedly pushed the woman.

What happened to the offender after Flamengo vs Fluminense?

According to ‘GE’, the man was taken to the police station. He remained in custody for two days but was released after a custody hearing and will respond to the charges while free. The individual must appear periodically before the court and is prohibited from leaving the city of Rio de Janeiro without prior authorization.

What happened on the field?

In the classic, the teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Then, Flamengo won the penalty shootout to claim their 40th state title. Thus, the Rubro-Negro achieved their third consecutive championship this year.

What is Flamengo's next match?

As state champions, Flamengo has a match against Remo this Thursday (19th), starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla will cover all the information about the match, while Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the game.

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