Brazilian football clubs and Santos have extended their condolences to Rony following the tragic death of his father, Marigerson Barbosa Carneiro, a 72-year-old man, in the municipality of Terra Alta, Pará state, on Monday. In response to the family's loss, Rony was granted permission to temporarily step away from his team commitments to join his family in northern Brazil. Additionally, his teammate Neymar Jr. offered his private plane for Rony's use, facilitating his travel arrangements.
A player recently expressed his emotional response to a loss, conveying a sense of profound sadness and heartache. He has stated his intention to pay tribute to his father's memory and to draw upon inner strength to navigate the difficult period ahead.
A fatal shooting occurred approximately 100 kilometers outside of Belém, the capital of Pará, resulting in the death of Barbosa Carneiro. The individual was rushed to a nearby medical station following a gunshot wound to the neck, but ultimately succumbed to severe blood loss.
A 48-year-old woman, identified as Selma Soares Cordovil, was apprehended by police in connection with an attack on the father of a footballer. In a subsequent statement, Cordovil confessed to the crime and stated that the motive behind the attack was a dispute related to payment for a sexual service she claimed to have provided a week prior to the incident.
A confession obtained by law enforcement officials revealed that Cordovil employed a 20-centimetre knife to inflict a neck wound on Barbosa Carneiro. The suspect further stated that he harbours no remorse for the incident.
An investigation has established that a fatal attack occurred on Monday at approximately 3:30 pm, with the victim being carried by their assailant at the time of the incident. The resulting injury led to severe bleeding, ultimately resulting in the victim's death despite receiving prompt medical attention.
Rony's murder has elicited responses from his sports community, particularly given his connections to prominent clubs in Brazil. His former club, Remo, where he began his training and made his professional debut, has also expressed condolences.
The attacker, who achieved eleven titles with Palmeiras between 2020 and 2025, also had notable success with the club. Notably, he led Palmeiras to consecutive Libertadores Cup victories in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Brazilian national team player Rony received support from his colleagues and institutions that played a significant role in his career following his debut. He also extended condolences to his family following the passing of his father.
