Santos Supporters Set Cars and Buses Ablaze After the Club of Pele Are Relegated in their 111-year History
Santos fans have set cars and buses ablaze on the streets after the Brazilian club were relegated for the first time in their 111-year history.
The club, made famous by Pele, suffered a 2-1 home loss to Fortaleza in the final round of Brazil's Serie A on Wednesday night.
Defeat saw Santos finish the season in 17th place on 43 points, with the club finishing in the fourth and final relegation spot.
Santos had begun the final round of matches in 15th, but dropped into the relegation places after Vasco da Gama and Bahia won on the final day.
Vasco da Gama earned a late 2-1 win over Bragantino, while Bahia earned a surprise 4-1 victory against title chasing Atletico Mineiro.
Fortaleza's Lucero scored a stoppage time winner against Santos to seal their fate, with the club ending one point from safety following five matches without a win.
Santos had been one of only three teams not to be relegated from the Brazilian top flight, along with Sao Paulo and Flamengo.
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