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Close to 1,000 protesters took the streets of Sao Paulo in anger of Brazil’s hosting of the World Cup. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

Violence mars brazil football

Protesters take over Sao Paulo's streets

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Close to 1,000 protesters took the streets of Sao Paulo in anger of Brazil’s hosting of the World Cup.

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