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The Fonte Nova Stadium Tragedy00:00:03
In 2007, during a match between Bahia and Vila Nova, a section of the aging and poorly maintained Fonte Nova stadium collapsed, killing 7 fans who fell 15 meters.
The Murder of Andrés Escobar00:01:21
Andrés Escobar, a Colombian national team player, was murdered in 1994 shortly after scoring an own goal in the World Cup, which led to his team's elimination.
Zambia National Team Plane Crash00:03:22
In 1993, a plane carrying the Zambian national football team crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 30 people on board due to mechanical failure and human error.
Fatal Incident in the Gabonese League00:05:08
In 2014, goalkeeper Sylvain Azugui died after suffering a severe head injury from a collision with an opponent's cleats during a match in Gabon.
The Arruda Stadium Toilet Incident00:06:36
During a 2014 match between Santa Cruz and Paraná, vandals threw a toilet from the upper tier, which struck and killed a fan walking outside the stadium.
Death of Anatoli Kodimyakin00:08:06
Soviet player Anatoli Kodimyakin died in 1974 after being crushed by an elevator while attempting to exit it between floors following a mechanical failure.
The Bradford City Stadium Fire00:09:30
In 1985, a cigarette caused a massive fire at the Valley Parade stadium in England. Due to flammable materials and locked exit gates, 56 people lost their lives.