Lanus faces Cruzeiro this Wednesday for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals. The Maroons arrived in Belo Horizonte and some of their fans had problems with the Police, according to TNT Sports on the neighboring shore.
There was a part of the Argentine club’s fans that crossed paths with part of the Cruzeiro crowd. and others were delayed at the airport upon arrival.
But the worst happened minutes before the start of the match at the Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte, when a Lanús fan died.
A Lanús fan died in Brazil before the match against Cruzeiro for the semifinal of the Copa Sudamericana
Minutes before the start of the match between Cruzeiro and Lanús for the first leg semi-final of the Copa Sudamericana, a Maroon fan died.
O Globo reported that the Argentine fan Marcelo Riadigos, 55, died after suffering cardiac arrest.
The maroon club, in turn, reported it on its official X account (ex Twitter)
“Club Atlético Lanús regrets the death of Marcelo Riadigos, “Polaco”, a fan, partner and collaborator of the institution who was in Belo Horizonte to cheer on the team this afternoon at the Mineirão. Condolences to his family and loved ones in this moment of sorrow,” was the statement shared by the maroon entity,” they wrote from Lanús.
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Club Atlético Lanús regrets the death of Marcelo Riadigos, “Polaco”, a fan, partner and collaborator of the institution who was in Belo Horizonte to cheer on the team this afternoon at Mineirao. Condolences to his family and loved ones at this time of grief.
— Club Lanús (@clublanus) October 23, 2024
It is worth saying that Riadigos, known as El Polaco, was a leader of Lanús.
The fan became unwell at the fan fest and was assisted by the Belo Horizonte Military Police. with resuscitation maneuvers, until the ambulance arrived.
But despite the efforts, could not survive, as reported by O Globo.
Another Argentine fan with a stone in the head before the match between Cruzeiro and Lanús
In addition to the death of this 55-year-old fan, an act of violence occurred with a Lanús fan.
An Argentine fan had to be treated by doctors in the Mineirão Stadium infirmary after receiving a stone to the head.
The injury required four stitches, but he was released so he could watch the game.
