(Video) Death In Brazil Ahead Of Palmeiras Vs Santos

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Gabriel Barbosa Almeida Santos

A football fan died after clashes in Brazil this weekend.

A 21 year old football fan died in Brazil this weekend after a clash on a major road between rival fans of Palmeiras and Santos. The two sides still played later that day, with Santos emerging as 3-1 winners from the Estadio Pacaembu.

Police said the man who died was hit by a car after he and other Palmeiras fans went onto the road to try and attack two buses that were carrying Santos supporters to the stadium.

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It is the third death in Sao Paulo this year from fan violence. Four people remain in hospital after the incident, with one suffering from a gunshot wound. Thankfully, none of their conditions are life threatening.

Highlights of the game are below.

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