Tragedy! São Paulo youth champion shot dead at tournament in Maceió | OneFootball

A major tragedy took place this Saturday (1) in Maceió. Young Micael Leandro da Silva, just 15 years old and recently part of São Paulo’s youth academy, died this afternoon after being shot during a football tournament held in the Pontal da Barra neighborhood, in the capital of the state of Alagoas.

According to the local newspaper Extra, the teenager was rescued and taken to the State General Hospital (HGE), but he did not survive his injuries and ended up dying, as confirmed by his family on social media.

A native of Maceió, midfielder Micael joined the youth setup in Cotia in July 2025, coming from CRB, but had been released by Tricolor in April this year and was spending his vacation in his hometown. Last January, the player celebrated winning the 2026 Copa Fictor U-15. He played for Tricolor’s U-14 and U-15 teams.

According to the Alagoas Civil Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the former Tricolor player was not the criminals’ target. They intended to kill another player taking part in the tournament, and Micael was mistakenly hit during the attack.

Local media reported that the shooting caused enormous panic among athletes, family members, and spectators following the competition. After being shot, the teenager received emergency care before being taken to HGE, where his death was confirmed.

Detective Wesley Lima, from the Homicide and Personal Protection Police Division (DHPP), said that witnesses began being questioned on Saturday afternoon and stressed that, so far, there is no indication whatsoever of the teenager’s involvement in criminal activities.

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