Football fans in Brazil rioted in the streets, setting cars and buses on fire after Santos Football Club was relegated on Wednesday for the first time in its 111-year history.
Santos, the team of legendary player Pelé who died last year, lost their home game to Fortaleza 1-2 and were demoted to the second tier of Brazil’s domestic leagues after playing five consecutive games without a win.
The surprise caused several Santos players to kneel crying on the field and fans in the stands also shed tears. according to images of the match.
But sadness quickly turned to angry violence.
Santos Football Club was relegated for the first time in its 111-year history following a defeat on Wednesday. X/@CBSSportsGolazo
Brazilian military police had to intervene to protect players and referees when fans began throwing flares, fireworks and other objects onto the field, CBS Sports reported.
Some fans even attempted to rush onto the playing field, forcing athletes to run to the locker rooms for cover.
Outside the stadium, angry spectators set fire to several cars, buses and other vehicles and clashed with responding officers.
Police in riot gear responded to the wild scene, where they deployed pepper spray and stun grenades to try to control the crowd.
Santos fans and players shed tears after the surprise. X/@CBSSportsGolazo The images of what happened show the burned metal structures of several buses. Rafael Oliva/Lanza! via Storyful
Images of what happened show the burned metal frames of at least three buses parked on a road, with a fire still near the bottom of one of the vehicles. Video shows a line of officers with riot shields firing flares as they block a street.
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