Former Brazilian football player Marcelinho Carioca, The Corinthians’ idol and player who played for Valencia in Spain in 1997 was kidnapped and “rescued” hours later in São Paulo, his advisor Alessandra Zanchettà reported on Monday.
“I just received information from Marcelinho’s lawyer that he has been rescued. He is in good condition and goes to the police station. Zanchettà stated this on her Instagram profile.
Brazilian authorities reported Marcelinho missing this Monday after finding his abandoned vehicle. ItaquaquecetubaA municipality in the São Paulo metropolitan area.
This Monday, two people were arrested for their alleged involvement in the case taken over by the police. Anti-Kidnapping Department of the São Paulo Civil Police.
The last information regarding the former midfielder’s whereabouts was on Sunday night. went to the party It was held at the Neo Química Arena stadium.
He appeared alongside the singer in a video shared on his own Instagram account ThiaguinhoPerforming at Corinthians’ home ground. Silence since then.
Shortly after learning of his disappearance, his advisor confirmed to local media that he was “in captivity”, but “Integrity preserved.”
According to him, the alleged kidnappers asked him for money. ransom of 30,000 reais ($6,100/5,600 euros), However, they chose not to make any transfers and report the situation to the police.
In the video circulating on social networks, the authenticity of which EFE could not verify, a man with the characteristics of Marcelinho Carioca says the following at the concert: “He hooked up” with a married woman and said that she was kidnapped by her husband.
Marcelinho Carioca as a football player Debuted with Flamengo in 1988He later transferred to Corinthians and played briefly for Valencia in 1997.
Excellent free-kick taker, hence his nickname “Angel’s Foot“, He played four official matches with the Brazilian team, in which he scored two goals.
He later returned to Corinthians to become one of the architects of the title. 2000 Club World Cup.
He also played for the Brazilians before hanging up his boots Santos, Vasco da Gama, Brazil, Santo Andréin japan Osaka Shrimp From Japan, Saudi Arabia Al Nasr and French Ajaccio.
He graduated as a journalist in 2010 and entered politics. In 2015, he succeeded MP Márcio França, briefly taking a seat in the House of Representatives after the incumbent resigned to participate in elections for the Government of São Paulo.