Brazilian Side Tops Group After Shock Win, While Ugly Brawl Erupts in Stands
In a stunning upset, Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain fell 1-0 to Brazil’s Botafogo in the Club World Cup on Friday, leaving the French giants second in Group B. The underdogs now sit atop the standings with two wins from two, while PSG are level on points with Spain’s Atlético Madrid.
But the match was overshadowed by disturbing scenes before kickoff, as violent clashes broke out between rival fans at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Shocking footage circulating on social media shows supporters trading punches in the stands, with some bystanders desperately trying to break up the chaos—only to be caught in the crossfire.
The video captures two PSG fans singling out a Botafogo supporter, throwing repeated blows before another Brazilian fan intervenes. Moments later, a Botafogo follower charges at a PSG jersey-clad spectator, only to be shoved to the ground. In a horrifying escalation, the fallen fan appears to be stomped on the head by his opponent.
With no visible stadium stewards or police stepping in, the brawl raged unchecked. It remains unclear what sparked the violence or whether any serious injuries were sustained.
The result—and the ugly scenes surrounding it—will raise serious questions for PSG, who now face an uphill battle to keep their Club World Cup dreams alive. Meanwhile, Botafogo’s fairytale run continues, though the night’s events will leave a bitter taste.
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