Fan shot dead in Brazil’s clash with police and in fights after Chelsea beat Palmeiras

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 14, 2022 | 10:47 AM GMT

A fan of Brazilian soccer power, Palmeiras, was shot dead outside the club’s stadium Saturday February 12, following the team’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi.
Sao Paulo police Investigator Cesar Saad told journalists a suspect was shortly arrested in connection to the shooting.
He added that 15 other fans were injured in clashes with police or in fights among themselves.
The ugly events occurred in Palestra Italia street after the match ended.
According to the Police, the 42-year-old victim was shot in the thoracic region.
He was in a serious condition and was transferred to the Hospital das Clínicas, but died in the medical center. Chelsea beat Palmeiras with a penalty goal in extra time to win the Club World Cup title for the first time.
It was German midfielder, Kai Havertz, who scored Chelsea’s winning goal in last season’s Champions League final, that found the net through a spot-kick.

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Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.