South American football is experiencing moments of shock due to news that has shaken Ecuador. Mario Pineida, the 33-year-old left back for local Barcelona, was murdered in Guayaquil after a shooting that authorities have described as targeted, according to the first official reports.

The deaths occurred Sunday at a prison in the coastal city of Machala, Ecuador, after "the detonation of an explosive device" outside, officials said.

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South American football is experiencing moments of shock due to news that has shaken Ecuador. Mario Pineida, the 33-year-old left back for the local Barcelona team, was murdered in Guayaquil after a shooting that authorities have described as targeted, according to initial official reports.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Ecuador's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONMEBOL runners-up, Ecuador is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec.

President Daniel Noboa, a close Donald Trump ally, has argued that Ecuador needs outside help to fight gangs controlling trafficking routes.