"Don't let the football spoil the day, " said Tom Tyler, a 32-year-old train guard from East London who traveled to Rio de Janeiro with a group of friends for a few days.

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He was then allowed to leave jail with a guard and train with Santiago Morning, where he will now be playing as a professional.

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She said the the guard and the train driver were "extremely helpful", and kept passengers updated by making announcements.

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