Corinthians win and face police investigation after pig's head incident

Corinthians beat Palmeiras 2-0 at the NeoQuimica Arena in Sao Paulo. The game was marred by a controversial incident when a fan threw a pig's head onto the field.

What happened?

The incident occurred in the 39th minute, when the score was still 0-0. Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto kicked the pig's head away.

Why is this important for Corinthians?

The incident is a reflection of the intense rivalry between Corinthians and Palmeiras. Corinthians fans have been insulting Palmeiras fans by calling them pigs since 1969.

What comes next?

The police are investigating the incident and have already questioned two fans. Corinthians are currently 16th in Serie A, with 11 points from 11 games, and their next match will be against Internacional on August 2.