Brazilian derby called off as Gremio bus attacked

The match between the two main clubs in Porto Alegre is known as the Grenal but Gremio withdrew from the match at Inter’s Beira-Rio stadium after rocks smashing through coach windows hurt players

One of Brazil’s biggest derby matches was cancelled shortly before kick-off on Saturday, after players from Gremio were hurt when fans attacked their team coach on the way to a game against city rivals Internacional.

The match between the two main clubs in Porto Alegre is known as the Grenal but Gremio withdrew from the match at Inter’s Beira-Rio stadium after rocks smashing through coach windows hurt players.

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