Tragedy Strikes Peru: One Fatality, Dozens Injured at Alianza Lima Stadium Ahead of Derby
One person has died and dozens were injured at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, during a pre-match “flag-waving event” ahead of a derby between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes. While early reports suggested a wall collapse, officials confirmed no structural failures, with the cause currently under investigation. The Peruvian professional soccer league has stated that Saturday’s match will proceed as planned.