Supporter dies in clash after Palmeiras game in Colombia | OneFootball

At least one person died in clashes between Colombian fans near the Olímpico stadium in Cartagena after a Copa Libertadores match between Palmeiras and Junior de Barranquilla, police reported this Thursday (9).

The São Paulo club faced the Colombian team on Wednesday night in this tourist city because its stadium, in neighboring Barranquilla, is under renovation.

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Videos shared on social media show clashes between Junior fans and supporters of local club Real Cartagena after the opening round group-stage match, which ended 1-1.

One of the recordings shows a man stabbing another who is lying on the ground.

A Cartagena police official told the press that the victim, a Junior fan, suffered “multiple injuries” caused by a bladed weapon.

There is no indication that Palmeiras fans took part in the unrest.

Colombian soccer has seen recurring episodes of violence in and around stadiums.

In January this year, another clash between fans left one person dead in the city of Cúcuta, on the border with Venezuela.

At least 150 fans have been killed since 2008, according to independent investigations carried out due to the lack of official figures.

*By AFP

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