Brazilian Protesters And Riot Police Clash In São Paulo Just Hours Before World Cup Kickoff

At least five people have been injured, according to local police Developing...

Troops clashed with protesters in the streets of São Paulo this morning, just hours before the opening match of the World Cup.

At least five people were injured during the clash, according to Sao Paulo police. The BBC reports at least one protester was arrested.

The demonstrators were protesting the millions of dollars that Brazil has spent on the World Cup, arguing the money should have been spent on improving public services.

Video footage from the BBC appears to show riot police using teargas against protesters, arresting one person.

BBC

São Paulo police taking part in a final World Cup security briefing -

Riot troops here at Carrão in São Paulo. Tear gas has been deployed on some #worldcup protesters.

Police aiming rubber bullet rifles straight protesters & press #saopaulo

This is happening in Sao Paulo #Brazil right now. #WorldCup #WorldCup2014 #ComeOnEngland

Tense scene in São Paulo this morning as police disperse protesters w/ tear gas.

#AgoraSP Manifestantes protestam contra #Copa2014 próximo ao metrô Carrão, zona leste de São Paulo. Evite o local!

Aerial shot of protesters in São Paulo. Tweets reads: "Protesters against the World Cup near Carrao subway. Avoid the area!"

Sao Paulo: Police pepper spraying anti-World protester already on the ground. Totally unnecessary. Photo: g1

A CNN crew was hurt while covering the protest.

CNN's @ShastaCNN has been injured and is bleeding after police used stun grenades on protesters

Correction. Person hurt is CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis. Lots of confusion here. Tear gas and stun grenades

Here's that injured CNN journalist, Barbara Arvanitidis, as per @MidiaNINJA & @davidbutter

Gash on my left arm after being hit by a police canister. CNN team back covering @ShastaCNN #CNNWorldCup

Con esto le tiran a los manifestantes en Sao Paulo ahora.

Tweet reads: "This is what protesters are getting thrown in Sao Paulo right now."

Otra foto de los que ocurre en Sao Paulo en estos momentos

Tweet reads: "Another image of what's happening in Sao Paulo right now."

A protester holds a sign that reads in Portuguese "There won't be a Cup!"

They are bringing in mounted police to quell protest. Protesters are calling the police repressors. #WorldCup2014

Meanwhile, soccer fans are arriving at the Itaquerão soccer stadium for the opening match. Photo: g1 #WorldCup

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