Brazilian clubs condemn bomb threat against Ceará president's family

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Brazilian clubs condemn bomb threat against Ceará president's family
Summary

Ceará president João Paulo Silva revealed on June 25 that his family received a bomb along with threats. Following this incident, several Brazilian clubs, including Botafogo, publicly condemned the threats and called for thorough investigations to ensure accountability. The statement emphasized the unacceptable nature of violence against football professionals and their families. On the field, Ceará recently fell to 14th in Série B after a 1-0 loss to Botafogo-SP. Ceará also announced the appointment of Daniel Paulista as the new head coach on the same day as the threats were made.

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  • Ceará president's family received a bomb threat on June 25.
  • Multiple clubs issued statements condemning the violence.
  • Ceará dropped to 14th in Série B after losing to Botafogo-SP.
  • Daniel Paulista appointed as head coach on June 25.
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Last Thursday (25), João Paulo Silva, president of Ceará, revealed that his daughter received a "bomb as a gift", along with a letter containing threats.After the case became public knowledge, sever...

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