Protests in Brazil Opposing 2014 FIFA World Cup Thursday June 12,2014

 

Brazilian protesters angry at the cost of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil set fires in the streets and clash violently with riot police hours before opening match in Sao Paulo

 

Police fire rubber bullets at protestors in Sao Paulo, Brazil, just hours before the World Cup kicks off

Riot police in Brazil fired rubber bullets and baton-charged protesters as violent clashes broke out just hours before the World Cup kicks off.

Noise bombs were also let off near the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, where the first match will be played, to disperse a crowd of about 200 demonstrators angry about government overspending on the event.

Police fired tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to break up dozens of protesters gathering near a Sao Paulo subway station with a red banner reading 'If we have no rights, there won't be a Cup'

Protesters tried to block part of the main highway leading to the stadium that hosts the opening match of the tournament