Former Brazil striker Fred was struck by a flying beer can as Fluminense players were confronted by angry fans at Rio de Janeiro's Tom Jobim airport on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old was unhurt in the incident, which occurred as the players walked from the airport terminal to the team bus, Xinhua news agency reported.
Fred needed to be restrained by security guards after attempting to remonstrate with the supporters.
The incident followed Fluminense's 1-0 loss to Sport Recife on Sunday. The result left the four-time Brazilian champions 11th in the country's Serie A standings with just 34 points from 25 matches.
It is not the first time Fred has been the target of fan abuse.
Last year supporters threatened to physically attack him, surrounding his vehicle at the club's training ground carpark.
In 2011 he was followed as he drove through the streets of Rio's Ipanema neighbourhood after being seen in a bar with teammate Rafael Moura.
And in 2009 he admitted to being scared "out of his skin" when a security guard fired a gunshot into the air after Fluminense ultras stormed onto the team's training ground.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
