Mexico secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 32, ending a 40-year wait to reach the last eight of the tournament. The Mexican side produced a disciplined performance, taking control of the match with goals in either half to eliminate Ecuador from the […]
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Guayaquil shooting kills Ecuadorian football star Mario Pineida
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador: Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed on Wednesday in Guayaquil, authorities and his club confirmed. Pineida, 33, was attacked while with family, highlighting rising gang violence in the city. Police have assigned a special unit to investigate the killing. Pineida played for Ecuador’s national team in 2018 and 2022 World Cup […]