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    Police clash with players in Brazilian match

    Monday, June 18, 2007

    RIO DE JANEIRO, June 17 (Reuters) - Police came onto the pitch and scuffled with the players and coach of America-Natal after a controversial sending-off in their Brazilian championship match at Sport Recife on Sunday. Television pictures showed America coach Lori Sandri being escorted off the field by several heavily armed riot policemen while the goalkeeper Rene was in an angry confrontation with officials. Brazilian media said that Sandri was handcuffed at one stage as he was led away. The ...

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