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Fluminense fan dies queuing for ticket

Flu are at home to relegated Guarani at the Enganhao in Rio on the last day of the season on Sunday looking to lift their second national title since 1984.

The 52-year-old man suffered a heart attack during the morning as he stood in line in baking sunshine at Fluminense's headquarters and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital, the club's health office said.

"I've had enough, it's clear I'm not going to make it. I spent the night here, I wanted to be absolutely sure (of a ticket), but I'm not okay. We're not clowns to be treated in this way," complained 19-year-old Felipe Dias, speaking to the globoesporte.com website.