Flamengo Fan Sentenced to 14 Years for Deadly Bottle Throw at Football Match

A 23-year-old Palmeiras fan, Gabriela Anelli, tragically lost her life in July 2023 due to injuries sustained from a bottle thrown during a clash between rival football supporters outside Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Jonathan Messias Santos da Silva, a Flamengo fan, was found guilty of her death and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by the 5th Capital Jury Court of the São Paulo Court of Justice. The trial relied heavily on eyewitness testimony and security camera footage from the stadium, which helped identify Silva as the person who threw the fatal bottle. "The jury understood that he was responsible for throwing the bottle that killed Gabriela Anelli," stated a news reporter in an SBT News report. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of violence surrounding football matches in Brazil and underscores the importance of enhanced security measures and stricter penalties for those involved in such acts. This case serves as a stark reminder of the need for increased efforts to ensure the safety of fans attending sporting events.