Yesterday, a sad incident occurred involving the Brazilian football club Bahia, when the bus carrying players, en route to a match in the Brazilian second division, was detonated using makeshift explosives. The Spanish newspaper "Marca" reported that the bus sustained damage, and at least three players were hospitalized due to various injuries from the explosion, which shattered glass, damaged seats, and created a large hole in the bus.
The shocking revelation, reported by "Marca" from Brazilian media, is that the local police investigation into the identities of those involved in the explosion is pointing towards fans of Bahia itself. The aim was to motivate the team to perform better, as they have struggled since their relegation to the second division last season, achieving few victories to aid their return to the first division this season. Previous threats had already been directed at the players some time ago to improve their performance and the team's results.
This incident marks a historical first, as fans have resorted to blowing up their own team's bus, which could have resulted in severe consequences, especially since a nearby vehicle was also damaged. Similar past incidents typically involved fans attacking or throwing explosives at rival teams' buses, not their own.
Bahia Club shared images of the bus on their Twitter account, showing blood splattered on the seats, broken glass, and various damages. The injured players have been identified as Danilo Fernandes, Matheus Bahia, and Marcelo Cirino. The incident occurred in the city of Salvador, where Bahia was heading for a match against Copa de Nordeste, which they later won 2-0 while the injured players were absent.
