South America’s Champions League match stopped less than 2 mins in after fans started burning stadium sections

Chaos engulfed a Copa Libertadores clash between CR Flamengo and Independiente Medellín after violent fan protests forced the match to be abandoned minutes after kick-off. Fires, pitch invasion attempts and attacks on journalists highlighted deep unrest surrounding Medellín’s ownership, with Flamengo now expected to receive a 3-0 victory under CONMEBOL regulations.

By TOI Sports Desk