The soccer player Ricardo Emanuel Alcântara Paivaknown as Ricardinhowas murdered along with two other men during a shootout in the São José neighborhood, in Marituba, part of the Belém Metropolitan Region. According to the Brazilian media The Globe, the victims “They were sitting on a sidewalk after a soccer game played at a local stadium, when a black car drove by and one of the occupants fired several shots in their direction.”. This event has shocked both the football community and the local population, who remember Ricardinho not only for his talent on the field, but also for his short and promising career.
The left winger or forward, only 22 years old, was a victim of this violent act along with Daivison Lucas da Silva Braga and Flávio de Jesus de Souza. All were mortally wounded at the scene. According to a statement from the Civil Police cited by O Globo, “teams from the Marituba police station are investigating the case. Expertise was requested to assist in the investigations.” The local community has expressed its dismay and is calling for justice for these crimes.
He Club do Remowhere Ricardinho began his career, expressed his regret at the loss of the young talent. In an official statement released on the Instagram account, the institution deeply regretted “the tragic death of the player” and highlighted his dedication and career during his time as part of the squads, both in the youth and elite categories. Ricardinho had debuted as a professional in January 2023, showing off his skill on the field.
In previous months, Ricardinho had been away from competitions due to a surgery necessary to recover from an injury, as he reported The Globe“In March of this year, the player underwent surgery and was away from club activity to treat the injury.” Previously, he had been loaned out twice to gain continuity; first in Santa Rosa and then in Rio Brancoloans from which he returned in May, already with the physical problem that he suffered and presented an obstacle to fighting for a place in the starting team of Club Do Remo, which plays in Serie C of the Brasileirao.
THE COMPLETE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLUB
With great pain, the Club Do Remo deeply regrets the tragic loss of the 22-year-old footballer Ricardinho. He emerged from Remo’s grassroots football and made his professional debut in January 2023. His game leaves a void in the hearts of all those who knew him and admired his talent on the field. May God comfort the hearts of your family and friends at this time.