Gazeta Esportiva.com
·18 Desember 2025
Former Fluminense full-back murdered in Ecuador at 33

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·18 Desember 2025

Mario Pineida, a left-back who played for Fluminense in 2022, was a victim of murder in Ecuador. The player was 33 years old and the crime took place in Guayaquil. The athlete's wife also died in the incident.
According to information released by the site “Ecuavisa”, Pineida was killed in front of a butcher shop in the city of Guayaquil. The violence of the act shocked the community and sports fans. The loss of both spouses as a result of the same crime adds a tragic layer to the news.
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The Ecuadorian defender joined Fluminense in 2022, playing on loan. During his time at the Rio de Janeiro club, Pineida accumulated 24 matches. After leaving the Tricolor, he returned to his country to play for Barcelona de Guayaquil, the team he was with at the time of the tragic event. His last recorded game took place on June 18.
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