Flamengo issues statement about attempted robbery of players upon arrival in Rio this Thursday

Flamengo reported on Thursday morning that some players were the victims of an attempted robbery after the team landed in Rio de Janeiro this morning . The car in which goalkeeper Rossi was traveling was shot at four times. Despite the scare, no one was hurt and the robbery was not successful. Therefore, the club sent an official statement about the incident early this afternoon.

OFFICIAL NOTE

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo reports that, as reported in a press release in the early hours of Thursday (8), some of its athletes were the target of an attempted robbery when they were returning home in their cars, around 5:30 a.m., after landing in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred on Linha Amarela, near Bonsucesso, when the armored vehicle in which goalkeeper Rossi was traveling was hit by four shots. Fortunately, no athlete or occupant of the vehicles was injured, and everyone is safe.

Since the incident, the club has been in contact with the relevant public security authorities, collaborating with the investigation and taking all appropriate measures. Flamengo is also providing full support to the athletes involved.

The club would like to thank the numerous expressions of support and solidarity received throughout the day, on behalf of its players.

Due to the episode, Flamengo informs that it will re-discuss the security protocols adopted in landings made in the early hours of the morning, in order to guarantee even more protection for its professionals.

ROSSI REGRETS SCARE

Flamengo goalkeeper Rossi spoke out through his press office and lamented the scare he experienced during the attempted robbery in the early hours of Thursday.

Despite the big scare, we are fine"

"This morning I was a victim of the lack of security that plagues the state of Rio de Janeiro. Despite the great scare that my family and I went through, we are fine and recovering from what happened. I would like to thank everyone for the messages of affection and concern."

The shots hit the driver's door, the passenger side mirror, the back seat window and the rear part near the wheel. Rossi's car had him and a driver in it at the time of the attempted robbery , which took place on Linha Amarela, near Bonsucesso. Other players who were in their own vehicles at the airport were also shocked at the scene, but were not shot. There were no injuries.