Brazilian Clubs Condemn Bomb Threats Led to João Paulo Silva

On 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 came to public attention, several Brazilian clubs from various divisions within the national football pyramid issued statements condemning other episodes of violence in the country. In contrast to Série A, the second division Brasileirão did not stop play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Saturday (20), Ceará lost 1-0 to Botafogo-SP at the Estádio Presidente Vargas and dropped to 14th in Série B with 17 points after 14 matches. On the same Thursday (25), Vozão announced the signing of Daniel Paulista as the team's new coach, replacing interim manager Anderson Batatais, who took over after Mozart was fired on May 31. Botafogo condemns the criminal acts committed against the president of the Ceará Sporting Club, João Paulo Silva, and his family on Thursday (25). It is completely unacceptable for football professionals or their family members to be the target of threats, intimidation or violence of any kind. Episodes like this, especially when risking the integrity and safety of innocent people, are unjustifiable and must be fought with the utmost firmness. Botafogo stands in solidarity with João Paulo Silva and his family at this time, emphasizing the importance that the facts be investigated by the appropriate authorities so that those responsible can be identified and punished.