Chaos in Flamengo’s farewell to the Libertadores final
Rio de Janeiro – The celebration that promised to be a party to bid farewell to Flamengo before the Copa Libertadores final turned into a scene of tension and disturbances at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Thousands of fans caused incidents that required the intervention of the Military Police. The traditional “AeroFla”, known for gathering crowds on the team’s decisive trips, was the epicenter of clashes between fans and authorities. The police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun grenades to control the situation.An overflowing caravan
The concentration began at Ninho do Urubu, where the players boarded the buses to the airport. The caravan, made up of motorcyclists and automobiles, advanced amidst chants and flags, fueled by the recent 1-1 draw against Atlético Mineiro. This result brought the club closer to the Brasileirão title. In the midst of security failures, several fans climbed onto the buses and even managed to get into one of them.The vehicles suffered damage, including dents and a broken window.My God, what madness!
Saúl Ñíguez
