Safety Aspects of Big Sport Events in South America

Safety Aspects of Big Sport Events
Brazil, Latin America & the FIFA World Cup 2014
Arthur T. Stüssi Neves LL.M. (München)
28. August 2014
Index
1.
Brazil: National League & Cup
1.
Latin America: Copa Santander Libertadores
2. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
a) How relevant is this issue in Brazil?
football-related deaths in Brazil (1988-2011)
Source: http://www.lancenet.com.br/minuto/Especial-Faccoes-mataram-pessoas-Brasil_0_674932706.html
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
b) The Organized Groups of Soccer Fans
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
c) The Fan Statute (Law No. 10.671/2003, modified by Law No.
12.299/2010)
(i)
Application of the Consumer Protection Code;
(i)
Prohibition of alcohol consumption inside stadiums;
(ii) Joint and several liability of the Public Authorities, Confederations, Clubs,
Clubs managers and Organized Groups of Soccer Clubs;
(iii) Tougher fines and penalties.
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
d) Sport Courts in Brazil
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
e) Case Study 1: Coritba vs Fluminense (2009)
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
f) Case Study 2: Vasco da Gama vs Atlético Paranaense (2013)
1. Brazil: National League & Cup
g) 30 deaths in 2013... And it could be worse...
25.08.2013 - Vasco x Corinthians
No victims, but Vasco and Corinthians forfeited the right to play at home four
times each due to fan’s fight.
06.10.2013 - Atlético-PR x Coritiba
No victims, but Atlético-PR and Coritiba forfeited the right to play at home two
times each due to a confrontation with the Police.
17.10.2013 - São Paulo x Corinthians
No victims, but São Paulo forfeited the right to play at home four times due to its
fan’s fight. Both Clubs were also punished with fines of R$ 80.000,00 and R$
40.000,00 respectively.
20.10.2013 - Goiás x São Paulo
Goiás fans fought among themselves for almost 10 minutes during the match, but
the Superior Tribunal of Sports Justice (STJD) ignored it. No one was punished.
2. Latin America: Copa Santander Libertadores
a) The CONMEBOL
(i)
Mild punishments;
(i)
Racism;
(ii) Blames the Public Authorities;
2. Latin America: Copa Santander Libertadores
b) Case Study 3: Corinthians (BRA) x San José (BOL) (2013)
3. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014
a) General Law of the World Cup (Law n. 12.663/2012)
(i) Special Safety Secretariat for Big Events (SESGE);
12
Host Cities
160K
Police Officers + Army
3
Integration Centers
for Public Safety,
Intelligence and
Defense per Host
City
227
Arrests during the
World Cup
(ii) Supporter's Special Courts;
(iii) Improvements: Arenas and Infrastructure;
(iv) Alcohol consumption inside Stadiums allowed during the WC.
3. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014
Chile 2 x 0 Spain
Maracanã
Argentina 2 x 1 Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Maracanã
Thank You.
Arthur T. Stüssi Neves LL.M. (München)
Partner, Head of Tax (SNA/RJ)
arthurstussi@stussi-neves.com