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Riots and damage in Sao Paulo after defeat of the Brazilian team
Posted On 09 Jul 2014
One of the 15 buses torched in Sao Paulo.
At least 15 buses were torched in Sao Paulo and some fans were arrested in fights and riots after the defeat of the Brazilian team 7-1 against Germany in the semifinals of the World Cup Brazil 2014.
In Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, the city where the match was held, some of the major violent incidents took place.
Also, in Sao Paulo, an appliance store was looted and burned and one street located at north of the city was blocked with street furniture and trash cans on fire.
While in Rio de Janeiro there were fights between supporters who attended a nearby beach with enabled screens to watch the game.
Police strengthened its presence in several cities in hours of the night to prevent further unrest.
