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Mario Alberto Pineida Martinez, 33, defender of Ecuador's "Barcelona SC", has died as a result of an armed attack in Guayaquil.
İdman.Biz, citing "AP News", reports that Pineida's wife also died in the attack, while his mother was injured. Pineida's team confirmed the news with an official statement.
Ecuadorian police are investigating the fact and a special police group has been appointed to investigate the armed attack. The Guayaquil region has recently become a place where the level of violence has increased under the influence of drug cartels and criminal gangs.
Pineida started his football career at Independiente del Valle, and since 2016 he has played for the main team of Barcelona Sporting Club, winning two championships. He also played for the Ecuadorian national team and participated in the 2018 and 2022 World Championships.
Several acts of violence against football players have been recorded in Ecuadorian football in recent months, and Pineida's death has caused a great stir in the country's sports community.
