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Sao Paulo soccer bans fans after violence

A few days after a fan was shot during a dispute with police, the Sao Paulo state soccer federation has banned a Palmeiras fan group from local stadiums.

The fan was injured on Sunday, he remains in serious condition.

The federation said in a statement Thursday that the ban will last until authorities finish their investigation. And after a punishment is delivered to those responsible for the confrontation.

Eight-time champion Palmeiras is the fourth most popular club in Brazil, behind Flamengo, Corinthians and Sao Paulo.

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