Woman dies after being struck during brawl of soccer fans in Brazil

Published July 10, 2023 2:25 pm

SAO PAULO (AP) — A 23-year-old Brazilian woman has died two days after she was hit on the neck by a bottle of beer during a brawl between Palmeiras and Flamengo supporters. Police say a 26-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Gabriela Anelli. She was a Palmeiras supporter. Anelli was wounded as she tried to get into Allianz Parque Stadium in Sao Paulo for the Brazilian championship match on Saturday. Palmeiras and Flamengo drew 1-1.

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