CONMEBOL has called for 'peace and harmony' following a brawl between fans at Copacabana beach ahead of Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.
appeared to show Boca and Fluminense supporters clashing near the fan zone on the beach in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.Three people were arrested after the brawl, the state's Military Police said, ahead of the final on Saturday in South America's equivalent of Europe's"Officers immediately surrounded the area, brought the situation under control, and two men - Argentine tourists and a third man, Brazilian - were taken to the 12th Police Station," police said in a statement.
More than 100,000 Argentine fans are expected to travel to Rio, where there is also a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in the city this weekend.for travelling Boca fans including:"Racist/Xenophobic chants and gestures constitute a serious crime that carries penalties of up to five years in prison.Buenos Aires-based Boca, who have not won the Copa Libertadores since 2007, are looking to lift their seventh title in the competition on Saturday.
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