Felipe Melo attacked by Corinthians fans!
Corinthians defeated Flamengo 2-0 in the Brazilian Super Cup final to win the championship. In the tribune, Corinthians fans' attack on former Galatasaray player Felipe Melo was on the agenda, while Gabriel Paulista experienced the championship joy with tears.

In the final of the Brazilian Super Cup, Corinthians faced Flamengo at the Mane Garrincha Stadium; the hosts, who took the lead with Paulista's goal in the 26th minute, left their opponent with 10 men after Carrascal was red carded in the 45th minute, but won the match 2-0 with Yuri Alberto's goal in the 90+7th minute and won the championship.
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REACTION TO FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER MELOFelipe Melo, who ended his football career last year, took his place in the stands to watch the final match. Melo, who started his football career with Flamengo, came under fire from the rival Corinthians fans.
PULLED OFFHIS T-SHIRTMelo was escorted to his place in the stands by security and there was a verbal altercation between Melo and the fans. At the height of the tension, a Corinthians fan pulled Felipe Melo's shirt. Melo got angry and the fans tried to walk on the Brazilian. The security guard and interveners calmed the situation.
PAULISTA COULD NOT HOLD BACK HIS TEARSSpeaking after the match, Gabriel Paulista said: "I've always dreamed of wearing this jersey, I've played in Europe for many years but this dream never ended. Being close to my family and wearing the Corinthians jersey is very special for me. I'm grateful to all the clubs I've played for, but this place is completely different for me. Scoring the first goal in a final and winning the trophy for Corinthians... Honestly, I don't think I'll be able to sleep."







