The fight between Sporting and Benfica fans near the Pavilhão João Rocha (venue of the game) and also near the José Alvalade Stadium, led to police intervention in Lisbon, before the match.
At the end of the night, the Public Security Police (PSP) reported that, of the 124 suspects, «63 are associated with Sport Lisboa e Benfica and 61 with Sporting Clube de Portugal, having been arrested for the alleged crime of participating in a fight, among other related offenses, namely the use, misuse and throwing of pyrotechnic items».
«The police intervention was quick and coordinated, involving spotters from the Metropolitan Sports Information Unit (UMID), with support from COMETLIS Rapid Intervention Teams, and later, reinforcement from the Intervention Corps of the Special Police Unit (UEP). The detainees were transported to provisional holding rooms and, after completing all the legal formalities associated with detention, they will be notified to appear before the competent judicial authority”, says the PSP, adding that “various material suspected of having been used in the fight was seized, namely detonated pyrotechnic items, iron, stones, belts, sticks, a hammer, a bladed weapon and identity concealment material (balaclavas)”.
FPF opens investigation process
After the disrespect, the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) announced that it will open an investigation process to determine who was responsible for the clashes.
The game of the 16th round of the futsal league ended with a two-goal draw. Allan Guilherme scored the goals for the Lions and Pany Varela scored for the Eagles, who lead the championship, with 46 points, six more than Sporting, who has 40.
Article updated at 11:59 pm, with the PSP statement
