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26 injured in Medellin soccer riot

by | Nov 29, 2010

Colombia news - Violence, Soccer

26 people were injured when disappointed Atletico Nacional supporters clashed with police after their team lost 3:1 against Once Caldas.

The fans showed their discontent with the team’s poor performance by turning violent outside the Atansio Girardot Stadium after the match.

Riot police was forced to step in to stop the angry fans from throwing stones and smashing windows.