15-Year-Old São Paulo Youth Player Killed by Gunshots During Game in Maceió
Micael Leandro da Silva, a 15-year-old player from the youth team of São Paulo FC, was killed by gunshots while playing a friendly match in Maceió, Alagoas. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Micael was taken to the Hospital Geral do Estado but did not survive his injuries. Both São Paulo FC and CSA (Micael's former team) expressed their condolences. Police suspect the crime was committed by mistake and is linked to disputes between drug trafficking factions.7 sourcesSee all sources