Argentine hooligans barred
More than 2000 Argentine hooligans will be prevented from entering Brazil ahead of the World Cup because they are considered to be violent, Brazil's Interpol chief told AFP.
The 2,100 'barra bravas' hooligans are already the subject of banning orders from attending domestic matches in their own country.
"The Argentine authorities have given us a basis of information and these fans will be identified and prevented from entering," said Luiz Eduardo Navajas.
"If they manage to get past the controls and are found in Brazil, they will be deported."
Navajas said he had no worries about European hooligans disrupting the tournament as they are already banned from travelling to Brazil.
"They're banned from leaving their countries. Their passports have already been confiscated and cannot enter Brazil. We're working with England, Belgium and Germany," added Navajas.
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