Protesters and police on a collision course in Rio

Updated 1712 GMT (0112 HKT) May 7, 2014

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Photos: Protesters and police on a collision course in Rio

Pockets of protest could be found inside the Maracana Stadium on the night Spain played Tahiti in the 2013 Confederations Cup.

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Photos: Protesters and police on a collision course in Rio

Meanwhile outside the stadium, hundreds of thousands of protesters were marching on Rio's streets complaining of political corruption and price hikes.

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Photos: Protesters and police on a collision course in Rio

Police prepare for a long night of clashes with protesters.

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