Several injured as fans clash with police in Paraguay’s Superclasico match

Paraguay's fiercest football derby descends into chaos as police deploy tear gas and rubber bullets, leaving multiple fans injured and the match abandoned. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Several injured as fans clash with police in Paraguay’s Superclasico match

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ASUNCION, Paraguay – The highly anticipated Superclásico football match between arch-rivals Club Olimpia and Club Cerro Porteño was abandoned in the 29th minute on Sunday after violent clashes between fans and police led to the deployment of tear gas and rubber bullets, leaving several supporters injured. The incident, which unfolded at the Estadio General Pablo Rojas, known as "La Nueva Olla," forced the immediate suspension of play as the stadium filled with smoke and panic spread among the crowd. The confrontation erupted in the stands dedicated to visiting Cerro Porteño supporters. Witnesses described a tense atmosphere escalating rapidly, with projectiles thrown from the fan section towards police lines. In response, officers from the National Police's Specialized Operations Group moved in, firing tear gas canisters and rubber bullets directly into the crowd in an attempt to regain control. The thick, acrid smoke quickly drifted onto the pitch, making conditions unplayable and hazardous for the athletes. Players from both teams were seen covering their faces with their shirts and rushing towards the tunnel as officials halted the match. This latest eruption of violence is part of a long and bitter history surrounding the Superclásico, considered the most intense and dangerous sporting rivalry in Paraguay. Matches between Olimpia, the country's most decorated club, and Cerro Porteño, its historic rival from the capital, are frequently marred by fan violence, though the direct intervention of police with such force inside the stadium marks a significant and alarming escalation. The derby has been suspended before due to crowd trouble, but the scenes of chemical agents clouding a premier sporting venue have shocked the nation and drawn immediate condemnation from football authorities. The immediate aftermath saw chaotic scenes outside the stadium as well, with fleeing fans creating traffic disruptions and further minor clashes reported. Emergency services treated multiple individuals for injuries related to the clashes and exposure to tear gas. While official statements on the exact number and severity of injuries are pending, social media footage circulated...

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