Argentina game called off after fan dies

A football match in Argentina was abandoned on Sunday after a fan died during violent clashes between supporters.

San Lorenzo fan Ramon Aramayo died amid violent exchanges between fans before their Primera League game at Velez Sarsfield.

It is not clear how the 40-year-old died, with varying reports in the Argentine media.

Police on horseback were forced to intervene as the visiting supporters made their way to the ground.

“Independent of the whole organization, unfortunately, there are people who don’t want to live in an orderly fashion, who don’t want to respect authority and these situations happen,” Federal Police spokesperson Nestor Rodriguez said.

“If people had a bit better behaviour, tolerance and came with enough time to arrive at the stadium or whatever other event – perhaps there would be fewer situations of conflict.”

The game did eventually get under way, but referee Sergio Pezzota led both teams away as San Lorenzo fans threatened to break on to the pitch. Velez goalkeeper Pablo Migliore was also hit by a missile.