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Portugal's attorney general opens inquiry into death of Sporting fan

Xinhua, April 24, 2017 Adjust font size:

Portugal's attorney general opened an inquiry on Monday into the death of a Sporting football club fan in Lisbon.

The inquiry is taking place in accordance with Lisbon's Central Bureau of Investigation and Prosecution, according to local news agency Lusa.

The 41-year-old Italian was killed amid clashes between Sporting and Benfica fans before their match on Saturday morning.

He was hit by a car as he tried to get away from the fighting, near the Luz stadium in Lisbon, and later died in hospital, according to local media. Endit