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On Tuesday evening local time, a bus carrying fans of Argentine Primera División club Tigre was shot at while returning from an away match against Uruguayan club Nacional in Montevideo. The fans had just witnessed their team's 3-0 victory in a Copa Sudamericana knockout stage playoff. The bus was hit by ten bullets, shattering windows and leaving bloodstains on the floor. One fan was shot in the arm and taken to hospital for treatment. Tigre club president Martin Suarez visited the injured fan. The club issued a statement strongly condemning the 'extremely serious violent incident' and confirmed that the fan group arrived safely in Buenos Aires early the next morning. The club reported that the injured fan's condition stabilized and he was later returned to Buenos Aires. About 2,000 Tigre fans had traveled to the match.
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Hupu July 23 News — A bus carrying fans of Argentine Primera División club Tigre was shot at on Tuesday evening local time, according to media reports. The fans had just witnessed their team's 3-0 away victory over Uruguay's Nacional in the Copa Sudamericana and were heading home.
The match was a Copa Sudamericana knockout round playoff, in which Tigre easily defeated their opponent, who were reduced to ten men. However, after the bus was sprayed with gunfire, the mood of Tigre fans instantly turned from joy to panic.
Reports indicate that the bus was hit by a total of ten bullets, with one fan suffering an arm injury and subsequently being taken to a hospital for treatment. A distressing video shows shattered windows with bullet holes and bloodstains on the bus floor. Another video taken from outside the bus reveals more broken windows and multiple bullet holes across the vehicle. The footage also shows a bullet piercing a tire, causing damage to the wheel.
Tigre club president Martin Suarez visited the injured fan at the hospital. It is reported that about 2,000 Tigre fans traveled to the Central Park Stadium to watch the match. Tigre club has also issued a statement strongly condemning this "extremely serious violent incident" against their fans.
The statement reads:
"Tigre club expresses its strongest condemnation of the extremely serious violent attack suffered by our members and fans on their return trip after the away match against Nacional in Montevideo. Faced with this distressing incident, the club immediately activated emergency protocols to ensure the safety of our fans."
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"In the early hours of today, the fan group on the bus arrived safely in Buenos Aires. The club reports that among the injured in this incident, one member requiring urgent medical attention was taken to a local hospital. After receiving appropriate treatment, the fan was accommodated at the hotel where the team delegation was staying, with club management accompanying them throughout and the medical team continuously monitoring their condition."
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"This morning, after confirming that the fan's condition was stable and improving, the club arranged for their return to Buenos Aires. The club strongly protests this incident and resolutely opposes all acts of violence. Football should be a celebration, and the personal safety of our people must not be threatened."
Source: The Sun
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Tigre Fan Bus Shot at After Copa Sudamericana Match in Uruguay