(VIDEO) Thrash of the day. A pig's head was thrown on the pitch in a Serie A match in Brazil

Last night, Palmeiras suffered a surprising 0-2 defeat to Corinthians in the 32nd round of Brazil's Série A, damaging their chances in the title race. Yet, the game will be remembered for a truly bizarre incident.

Details: In the first half, with the score at 0-0, as Palmeiras players were preparing to take a corner kick, Corinthians fans threw an actual pig’s head onto the pitch.

The reasons behind this act from the fans remain unknown.

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Reminder: This incident recalls a notorious event from 2000, when Barcelona fans threw a pig’s head at Luís Figo after he left the Catalan club for Real Madrid.