(Telegraph) Brazilian riot police were deployed in São Paulo ahead of the opening World Cup game amid clashes with protesters.
A protester is detained by police during the demonstration in Sao Paulo (NELSON ANTOINE/AP)
Within 10 minutes of the demonstration, officers had reportedly fired tear gas and sound bombs, and arrested one, according to local press.
Local people angry at the amount of public money being spent on the tournament have begun to carry out their threat of taking to the streets around the stadium where the opening ceremony will take place ahead of the first match.
The protest started in the east of São Paulo, which will host the opening ceremony of the World Cup from around 3pm local time (9pm UK time).
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