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Holders Flamengo see Copa Libertadores match abandoned amid crowd trouble

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera·25 days ago
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The match in Colombia, hosted by Independiente Medellin, was twice interrupted by violence before being called off. A Copa Libertadores match between hosts Independiente Medellin of Colombia and defending champions Flamengo of Brazil was abandoned after home fans set off flares and lit fires in the stands. In just the latest instance of serious crowd trouble in South American football, the referee ordered the players off the field at Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellin shortly after kickoff on Thursday. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches list 2 of 4 Barcelona vs Real Madrid: All to know about El Clasico list 3 of 4 ‘Mbappe out’: Why are 33m fans petitioning for Real Madrid forward’s exit?…

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