Brazil fan dies of heart attack after watching penalty shoot-out


RIO DE JANEIRO: A Brazil fan went into cardiac arrest while supporting the host nation in a World Cup game against Chile. The man was reportedly watching the dramatic penalty shoot-out at a bar when the heart attack struck. He later passed away at a local hospital.

The 69-year-old man was watching the Brazil vs Chile round of 16 match in a bar not far from Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on Saturday. The game was intense.

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