18.12.2025 12:45
The Ecuadorian football world was shaken by the death of 33-year-old player Mario Pineida from Barcelona SC, who was killed in a shooting. The incident occurred in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Pineida was attacked in front of a butcher shop along with his wife and mother. In the attack, both Pineida and his wife lost their lives, while his mother was injured and taken to the hospital.
Ecuadorian football was shaken by a tragic loss. 33-year-old Mario Pineida, who played for Barcelona SC, lost his life in a shooting incident along with his wife and mother. The event caused a great shock in the football world.
THE ATTACK OCCURRED IN GUAYAQUIL
According to local sources, the incident took place in the Sanales neighborhood of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Mario Pineida was shot while standing in front of a butcher shop with his wife and mother. As a result of the attack, Pineida and his wife died at the scene, while his mother was reported to be injured and taken to the hospital.
STATEMENT FROM THE CLUB AND THE MINISTRY
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Interior confirmed Mario Pineida's death but did not share details about the incident. Barcelona SC Club expressed their deep sorrow over the tragedy in a statement. Club President Antonio Alvarez revealed that Pineida had been receiving death threats for some time and had recently requested additional security measures for his personal safety.
FOOTBALLERS TARGETED IN ECUADOR
It is reported that armed attacks against footballers in Ecuador have increased recently. Previously, Maicol Valencia and Leandro Yepez, who played for the 2nd League team Exapromo Costa, and Jonathan Gonzalez from 22 de Julio, lost their lives in similar attacks in September.