Just days into the 2014 World Cup, the images from Brazil show celebration, and controversy.
While Brazilians across the country shared in the joy of the Selecao's opening win Thursday night, protestors were making themselves heard in Sao Paulo.
Throughout the tournament, we will be bringing you photos from Brazil that are off the pitch, in a series called "Offside, Brazil." The images below are courtesy of Mídia Ninja of Magnum Photos, with the support of ESPN, Save the Dream and Instituto Moreira Salles.
Another brick in the wall
In the eastern zone of Sao Paulo, a group of protestors known as the "Black Blocs" engaged with anti-riot police Thursday. The "Black Blocs" are known to follow a more anarchist ideology and use forms of arson to make their point. They protested in a sign of support for local Metro workers, who briefly went on strike last week.
Sides collide
A protester was detained, but later set free without any charges.
Media not immune
Police arrested an independent media correspondent at Tatuape Metro Station in Sao Paulo. "Black Bloc" members, other protesters and media alike were all exposed to tear gas, rubber bullets and sticks used by authorities.
'Most common' methods
Young protesters fought back with materials that were close to them, including fire extinguishers. But the streets of Brazil have seen more tear gas and pepper spray, something a Magnum photographer called the "more common sauce."
Feeling the effects
Police couldn't escape the aftershocks of their own tear gas bombs during a clash in Sao Paulo.
On the lookout
As the Brazil-Croatia World Cup opener began at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, police units searched for protesters neat Tatuape Subway Station.
Fans not deterred
Outside the restricted area of FIFA's FanFest in Vale do Anhangabau, thousands of Brazilian fans gathered to watch the national team's opening match.