His mother also sustained injuries
As a result of an armed attack, the defender of the Ecuadorian football club "Barcelona" (Guayaquil), Mario Pineida, was killed. This was reported on the club's official social media accounts, as referenced by RBC.
The incident occurred in Guayaquil when unknown individuals on motorcycles approached Pineida, who was with his family, and opened fire. According to Radio Sucre, he was accompanied by his wife and mother. The footballer's wife died on the spot, while his mother was injured and hospitalized.
Additionally, Pineida previously played for the Ecuadorian club "Independiente del Valle" and Brazilian "Fluminense" on loan. He won the Ecuadorian championship twice and secured the national cup with "Barcelona".
In 2015, the player was included in the Ecuador national team for the Copa America, which is analogous to the European Championship. Pineida made his debut for the national team in 2014, and his last match was in 2021. He played a total of nine matches for the Ecuador national team.
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