Targets of a bomb attack, the members of the Brazilian soccer club Esporte Clube Bahia really escaped it on Thursday.
The plane exploded inside the bus that took them to the Fonte Nova stadium, their home.
Shortly after the tragedy, the organization playing in the city of Salvador reported that several of its players had suffered injuries.
“The most worrying case is that of goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes, hit by shrapnel in the face”can we read in particular in the declaration published on Twitter.
Esporte Clube Bahia reports that a bomb exploded inside the team’s bus on arrival at Fonte Nova and athletes were injured. The most worrying case is that of goalkeeper Danilo Fernandes, who was hit by shrapnel in the face and already taken to a hospital. Group discusses if there will be a game. pic.twitter.com/qHpRJtmpnf
— Esporte Clube Bahia (@ECBahia) February 24, 2022
As you can see, it wasn’t just a small bang. Moreover, the vehicle of a driver who was passing by also suffered damage.
A car that was passing alongside the tricolor bus, at the height of the last viaduct of Av. Bonocô, driven by a woman, was also hit. pic.twitter.com/fbAMlT1AaJ
— Esporte Clube Bahia (@ECBahia) February 24, 2022
By the way, according to some media, the main suspects are club supporters. Boo, wasn’t that enough for them? With supporters like that, no need for enemies.
The Bahia in uniform
Fortunately, everyone is out of danger, including Fernandes, the most severely affected.
Despite the stress caused by this attack, the injuries and the threats still present, the color bearers of the Esporte Clube Bahia able to play put on their uniforms in the evening.
Even better: they defeated Sampaio Corrêa FC 2-0 at home. Well done!
https://t.co/x60k2UQbVK pic.twitter.com/FRreOYtNXX
— Esporte Clube Bahia (@ECBahia) February 25, 2022
Barstool Sports presumes that the coach may have inspired his troop with a speech a la Ted Lasso. It is surely true.
This attack comes as the Russian army invades Ukraine, and the death toll of this war with unequal weapons continues to increase.
(Credit: @ECBahia/Twitter)
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