Riot police clash with demonstrators during a protest on the streets of Rio de Janeiro June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Small skirmishes between police and protesters did little to disrupt the festive atmosphere around the close of a major international soccer tournament that has been the backdrop for the biggest mass demonstrations to sweep Brazil in 20 years.
Police clashed with a few belligerent protesters during a small demonstration outside Rio de Janeiro's Maracanم stadium late Sunday. Inside, Brazil's national team, cheered on by a thunderous hometown crowd, shut out world champions Spain 3-0.
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