One dead in clashes between football hooligans in Brazil

One man was killed in clashes involving about 200 hooligans of top Brazilian football clubs Palmeiras and Sao Paulo, it was reported Monday.

Following a first-division league game between the two clubs, fans clashed late Sunday at a petrol station in Jundiai, 58 kilometres away from Sao Paulo, the Folha Online reported citing police.

Shots were fired and a 29-year-old Palmeiras' fan was shot in the head. He died hours later.

Thirteen other people were hit by bullets, although none were reportedly at risk. Another person was said to have lost a hand as he manipulated a homemade bomb.

On Sunday, Palmeiras won 2-0 the Sao Paulo derby that pitted the two clubs against each other.

Global football giant Brazil is to host the 2014 World Cup, as well as the 2016 Olympics.