The 69-year-old man was watching the tense end to Saturday's match at a bar near the stadium when he became unwell
Brazil's forward Neymar scores during the penalty shootout
A Brazilian football fan has died of heart failure while watching the World Cup penalty shootout which saw his country win against Chile.
The 69-year-old man was watching the tense finale to Saturday's match, in a bar close to the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte.
The fan, who was diabetic, complained of feeling unwell and was taken to hospital but died a shortly after his arrival, according to the Brazillian newspaper, Estado de Minas.
The paper added that health officials had to treat at least 98 supporters during the match, including a 50-year-old woman with a heart problem and a young man whose nose was broken in a fight.
The match finished 1-1 after extra time, with the hosts Brazil winning 3-2 in the penalty shootout .
This year's tournament has had its fair share of casualties both off an on the pitch.
British fan, Robert Farquharson, had his earlobe bitten off when he was attacked following England's 2-1 defeat to Uruguay on June 19.
Five days later Uruguay striker Luis Suarez bit Giorgio Chiellini during the match against Italy.
