2 Teen Soccer Fans Killed in Confrontation with Police Before Copa Libertadores Match in Chile

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Two dead as fans, police clash before Copa Libertadores game in Chile

"CONMEBOL deeply regrets the death of two fans near the Monumental Stadium before the start of the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza," the federation said.

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Two fans die in Chile before a Copa Libertadores match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza

Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago’s estadio Monumental, a local prosecutor said.

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Two teenagers killed as fans trapped under fences before Copa Libertadores match

Barbara Perez fought back tears as she accused Chilean police of running over Martina Riquelme, and described her as a lifelong supporter of host team Colo Colo who had a ticket in her hand to watch their game against Brazilian team Fortaleza when she died.

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