Pig's Head Thrown Onto Field During Soccer Game in Sao Paulo

A pig’s head was thrown onto a field during a soccer game between Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras in São Paulo, Brazil on Monday, November 4.

Footage captured by Alan Gesualdi Gouveia shows the moment that the pig’s head was thrown onto the field in Neo Química Arena in São Paulo on Monday. Gouveia said that the pig’s head almost hit a woman who was working at the game. In the video, the woman can be seen touching her head immediately following the incident.

According to a local news report, a Corinthians fan identified as Rafael Modilhane Cicatriz posted on social media about buying the pig’s head at a market in São Paulo. Authorities were investigating the incident and those involved, reports said.

Corinthians beat Palmeiras in a 2-0 victory on Monday. Credit: Alan Gesualdi Gouveia via Storyful