Rio de Janeiro, June 16 (IANS/EFE) The Argentina-Bosnia and Herzegovina clash here at the Maracana Stadium Sunday was marred with protestors, who pelted stones at the financial institutions in an around the stadium.
Local police had to use force to stop some 200 protestors from approaching the stadium, reports EFE.
According to officials, some of the demonstrators, who were masked, first gathered at Rio's Tijuca neighbourhood before marching towards the Maracana Stadium shortly after the start of Argentina-Bosnia match, but the police closed the roads leading to the stadium.
The demonstrators then attacked the security forces and threw stones at them but the police dispersed them with tear gas and sound bombs. Brazilians are upset since the government has spent some $11 billion to host the World Cup.
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