
Brazilian football is in mourning after the news of the death of 21-year-old striker Felipe Diogo.
According to local media, the Sao Bernardo player, who was returning from vacation, was shot dead in cold blood on a street in his hometown of Ribeirao Preto.
Brazilian news agency ge.globo reported that the young footballer was hit by 10 bullets and, although he was rushed to hospital, he died.
Local police are investigating the motive for the murder, while his club, which competes in Brazil's third division, has expressed grief over his loss.
"São Bernardo football club expresses its sorrow for the death of our athlete, Felipe Diogo Bernardes Ferreira, known as Felipe Diogo. May God comfort the hearts of his family in this moment of deep pain."
The deceased played for Cruzeiro and Botafogo, among others, while last year he joined São Bernardo and was one of the main protagonists of the promotion, with 18 appearances and 4 goals.