Pig's Head Thrown at Corinthians-Palmeiras Derby

A Brazilian football derby between Corinthians and Palmeiras was disrupted when a pig's head was thrown onto the pitch during a corner kick. Corinthians' forward Yuri Alberto kicked the head away, nearly injuring himself in the process. The act evoked memories of a similar event in 2002 when Barcelona fans threw a pig's head at Luis Figo during a match against Real Madrid. Palmeiras fans have historically embraced the pig as a mascot, a term initially used derogatorily by rival fans. Police are investigating the incident, with two arrests made but no charges filed. Corinthians won the match 2-0, with goals from Yuri Alberto and Rodrigo Garro.