Violence at Brazillian soccer match

Brazilian television was shocking when Atletico Paranaense og Vasco da Gama played in the last round in the Brazilian soccer tournament.
The riots on the terraces sent 3 people to the hospital, victims of extreme violence. The victims where seriously injured but no one died.

"For a nation, which is chosen to host the world cup in less than a year, this is very sad", said Vasco da Gama goalkeeper Alessandro in a tv-interview.

»This stadium is note safe, we are worried" He told.

Police was not present at the stadium, because a private security company had received the task. They had to call the police, who used teargas and stopped the riot, but the match was delayed an hour.

The viewers watched in horror as 20 Atletico Paranaense fans kicked a man on the ground. Another situation where a Atletico Paranaense was attacked by Vasco da Gama

A hooligan jumped on his neck and later his head, even though that the man was knocked unconscious.

The match was played at the small stadium Arena Joinville, because Paranaenses normal stadium will be host to four world cup matches next year and is now being rebuild.

73 people killed at egyptian soccer match

A soccer match between Egypt’s top two teams, Al-Ahly and Al-Masry ended in meaningless and shocking violent clashes between rival fans, as thousands of hooligans stormed the field after the match. At least 73 people have been killed and over 1,000 more were injured in the mayhem.
The riot happened in the Egyptian city of Port Said on Wednesday, after Al-Masry won 3-1 against Al-Ahly.

Thousands of Al-Masry hooligans stormed the pitch after their team won the rare victory. They then cornered rival players and fans, throwing with bottles and rocks.
According to medical personel, most of the victims are believed to have died of suffocation and cranial injuries. Some of those killed were security people.
Egypt's state prosecutor has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
The two teams have a longstanding rivalry, which has been the source of many violent clashes between their supporters in recent years. Egyptian television reports that the country’s football federation management has been sacked.