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Boca fan who pepper-sprayed River players fears reprisals (Reuters)

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The Boca Juniors fan who pepper-sprayed River Plate players leaving them needing hospital treatment said his family were scared after the Argentine team were expelled from the Libertadores Cup.

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Adrian Napolitano admitted to the crime but said he did not mean to harm anyone.