According to reports, Flamengo players were targeted in a robbery attempt early Thursday morning upon returning from Argentina and landing in Rio de Janeiro. The club confirmed that the car carrying goalkeeper Augustin Rossi, a former Al-Nassr player, was hit by four bullets, but fortunately, no one was injured.

According to the official club report, Flamengo players arrived in the city around 5:30 AM after returning from a Copa Libertadores match in Argentina. Shortly after arrival, several players’ cars were targeted in a robbery attempt on the Linha Amarela highway near the Bonsucesso area in northern Rio.

Flamengo released a statement saying:
“The car carrying goalkeeper Augustin Rossi was hit by four bullets. Despite the severity of the incident, the robbery attempt was unsuccessful, and none of the players or passengers were injured.”

The club’s press office also confirmed that all players involved in the incident are now safe at home.

Augustin Rossi, who briefly played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, stated in a personal statement: “I have fallen victim to the lack of public security in Rio de Janeiro and thank the fans for their supportive messages.”

The Military Police of Rio State reported that highway patrol units arrived at the scene and initiated search operations. Some victims were escorted by officers to the Bonsucesso police station (21st Precinct).

According to the Civil Police, two private cars were stolen on the Linha Amarela highway on Thursday morning. Investigations are ongoing, including reviewing surveillance footage and other measures to identify the perpetrators.