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Brazil fan dies of heart attack while watching World Cup penalty shootout

 

A 69-year-old Brazilian fan has died of heart failure while watching his country's World Cup penalty shootout win over Chile.

The man was watching the tense encounter, which Brazil won on spot kicks after the sides were locked 1-1 after extra time, in a nearby bar when he complained of feeling unwell.

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