Clashes at World Cup demonstration in Brazil

Protesters and Brazilian police have clashed in Sao Paulo, just hours before the first World Cup match was to be played in the city.

Clashes at World Cup demonstration in Brazil

Protesters and Brazilian police have clashed in Sao Paulo, just hours before the first World Cup match was to be played in the city.

More than 300 demonstrators gathered along a main road leading to the stadium. Some in the crowd tried to block traffic, but police repeatedly pushed them back, firing canisters of tear gas and using stun grenades.

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