Germany fan 'shoots' Brazil supporter in north Lebanon after World Cup 2-1 defeat

Germany fan 'shoots' Brazil supporter in north Lebanon after World Cup 2-1 defeat
A Germany fan has reportedly shot a Brazili supporter in northern Lebanon following Germany's loss to Japan in the Qatar World Cup.
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24 November, 2022
Brazil and Germany have had a heated rivalry since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil [Getty]

A supporter of the German football team has shot a Brazil supporter in northern Lebanon on Wednesday after Germany suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat by Japan in the World Cup, according to the Beirut.com website. 

Footage of the incident, which appears to be from a CCTV camera, emerged on social media. People are seen confronting each other on a sidewalk in Bedawi, a town 5 km north of Lebanon’s second largest city Tripoli. 

It is unclear what caused the altercation. Some social media users say that it stemmed from a personal dispute. 

In the shooter is seen leaving the scene after the incident . 

There has been an intense rivalry between Germany and Brazil fans ever since Germany thrashed Brazil 7-1 in the semi-final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. 

These passions have been reflected by fans around the world, including in Lebanon, where posters describing the German team as "Hitler's grandsons" have been seen.