Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida tragically passes away at the age of 33 after being shot in Guayaquil, a city plagued by gang violence and drug trafficking. Pineida, his mother, and another woman were targeted by gunmen on motorbikes. The Ecuadorian interior ministry has dispatched a special police unit to probe the incident. Guayaquil has witnessed a surge in violent crimes, with 1,900 murders reported between January and September, making it a concerning hotspot for criminal activity, including attacks on footballers.