Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Barcelona SC Player and Wife Shot Dead in Guayaquil
A soccer player named Mario Pineida, who played for a team called Barcelona Sporting Club, was sadly killed in a shooting at a butcher shop in a busy part of the city called Guayaquil.
It happened in the afternoon, and his wife was also killed, while another person was hurt.
The police quickly came to the scene to investigate, and many people were very upset.
Videos of the event spread quickly online, showing the victims on the ground.
The reason why this happened is not clear yet.
The club where he played shared a sad message about his death and said they will remember him forever.
Mario Pineida, a defender for Barcelona Sporting Club, and his wife were shot dead in a daylight attack at a butcher shop in Guayaquil.
The attack occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Samanes 4 commercial area on Isidro Ayora Avenue.
Pineida and his wife were killed, while another individual was injured, and Pineida's mother sustained serious injuries.
Witnesses described gunmen opening fire on the busy street, with Pineida's body found slumped outside the butcher shop.
Barcelona SC announced the death with deep sorrow and promised to share further details about memorial events.
- Who
- Mario Pineida, a defender for Barcelona Sporting Club, his wife, and another individual.
- What
- A daylight shooting at a butcher shop in Guayaquil.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon around 4:30 p.m.
- Where
- Samanes 4, a commercial area on Isidro Ayora Avenue in northern Guayaquil.
- Why
- The motive for the attack is not specified in the articles.
Club Statement
Media Reports
Casualties
Club Statement
Mario Pineida and his wife were killed in the attack.
Media Reports
Mario Pineida, his wife, and another individual were involved, with Pineida's mother also injured.
- Victim
- Mario Pineida
- Team
- Barcelona Sporting Club (Barcelona SC)
- Location
- Samanes 4, Isidro Ayora Avenue, northern Guayaquil
- Time of Attack
- 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday
- Casualties
- Mario Pineida and his wife killed, one injured, Pineida's mother seriously injured
- Club Response
- Barcelona SC announced the death and expressed grief, promising further details on memorial events.
- Career Highlights
- Joined Barcelona SC in 2016, 2 titles, 2 Copa Libertadores semifinals, 9 caps for Ecuador national team.
