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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Carlo Ancelotti's son wins his first Copa Libertadores match as Botafogo coach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Davide Ancelotti, the son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, has won his first Copa Libertadores match as the new manager of defending champion Botafogo. The 35-year-old Ancelotti joined the Brazilian club in July for his first experience as a full-time coach. Botafogo beat Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 at Nilton Santos Stadium in the first leg of a round-of-16 tie late Thursday. Striker Artur scored after 14 seconds. For official purposes, assistant Cláudio Cacapa signed the match-related documents as Botafogo's coach. Ancelotti did not have full authorization from CONMEBOL to fill that role for a bureaucratic reason, according to Botafogo. Last month, Ancelotti was contracted through 2026 after Botafogo owner John Textor fired Renato Paiva following the team's round-of-16 elimination at the Club World Cup. The Italian has worked for more than a decade alongside his father in different roles at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid. He is also part of Ancelotti's staff at Brazil. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Carlo Ancelotti's son wins his first Copa Libertadores match as Botafogo coach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Davide Ancelotti, the son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, has won his first Copa Libertadores match as the new manager of defending champion Botafogo. The 35-year-old Ancelotti joined the Brazilian club in July for his first experience as a full-time coach. Botafogo beat Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 at Nilton Santos Stadium in the first leg of a round-of-16 tie late Thursday. Striker Artur scored after 14 seconds. For official purposes, assistant Cláudio Cacapa signed the match-related documents as Botafogo's coach. Ancelotti did not have full authorization from CONMEBOL to fill that role for a bureaucratic reason, according to Botafogo. Last month, Ancelotti was contracted through 2026 after Botafogo owner John Textor fired Renato Paiva following the team's round-of-16 elimination at the Club World Cup. The Italian has worked for more than a decade alongside his father in different roles at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid. He is also part of Ancelotti's staff at Brazil. Botafogo is the Brazilian and Copa Libertadores titles holder. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP soccer:
25-04-2025
- Sport
Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped
QUITO, Ecuador -- The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez was rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police authorities reported on Friday. Rodriguez, 26, hid under his bed while his 24-year-old wife and five-year-old son were taken on Wednesday by four 'hooded and heavily armed individuals' who forced their way into the home in the Mucho Lote neighborhood. The wife and son received medical attention following their release and were safe, police commander Pablo Dávila said. The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, Dávila added. Rodriguez is a left back who plays for first division club Emelec. After police operations late Thursday, officers located the pair in the popular neighborhood of 'El Fortín' in the northwest part of the city. The area is considered one of the most dangerous, a place where 22 people were massacred in March. Guayaquil is 270 kilometers (170 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito. The kidnapping occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country, including the province of Guayas, to which Guayaquil belongs. The measure allows the mobilization of security forces in those territories to combat the operations of organized crime groups, which authorities blame for the wave of violence. Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. From January to March, 2,345 violent deaths were reported, 742 of them in Guayaquil. The port city is considered one of the most dangerous areas in the country. From those ports, illegal drug shipments are sent to Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to authorities. Other athletes have been targeted in the past. Last December, Liga de Quito soccer player Pedro Perlaza was kidnapped in Esmeraldas, 182 kilometers northwest of Quito, and rescued a few days later. ___
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
South American footballer's family rescued after being kidnapped
Jackson Rodriguez of Ecuador's Emelec (AP Photo) Police confirmed that Jackson Rodríguez 's family, who were abducted from their Guayaquil residence, have been safely rescued. The Ecuadorian footballer, aged 26, sought shelter beneath his bed whilst four armed assailants in hoods abducted his wife, 24, and son, 5, on Wednesday from their residence in Mucho Lote. Police commander Pablo Dávila confirmed that both mother and child were unharmed and received necessary medical care post-rescue. Despite the kidnappers' demand for USD 500,000, the family did not comply. Rodríguez currently plays as a left back for Emelec in the first division. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The victims were discovered late Thursday in "El Fortín", a notoriously unsafe district in northwest Guayaquil where a March incident resulted in 22 fatalities. Guayaquil is situated 270 kilometres southwest of Quito. Poll Do you believe that the government should implement stricter measures to combat organised crime in Ecuador? No Yes The incident occurred during a government-declared state of emergency spanning nine regions, including Guayas province where Guayaquil is located. This measure enables security forces to counter organised crime in these areas. Ecuador has experienced increased criminal activity over four years, with a surge in early 2023. Official records show 2,345 violent deaths between January and March, with 742 occurring in Guayaquil. Sachin Tendulkar at 52: Power, Pride, and a Nation's Pulse The coastal city serves as a significant transit point for illegal drugs destined for Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to officials. Previously, other sportspersons have faced similar threats. In December, Liga de Quito player Pedro Perlaza was abducted in Esmeraldas, 182 kilometres northwest of Quito, before being rescued days later.
Hamilton Spectator
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez was rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal city of Guayaquil, police authorities reported on Friday. Rodriguez, 26, hid under his bed while his 24-year-old wife and five-year-old son were taken on Wednesday by four 'hooded and heavily armed individuals' who forced their way into the home in the Mucho Lote neighborhood. The wife and son received medical attention following their release and were safe, police commander Pablo Dávila said. The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, Dávila added. Rodriguez is a left back who plays for first division club Emelec. After police operations late Thursday, officers located the pair in the popular neighborhood of 'El Fortín' in the northwest part of the city. The area is considered one of the most dangerous, a place where 22 people were massacred in March. Guayaquil is 270 kilometers (170 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito. The kidnapping occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country, including the province of Guayas, to which Guayaquil belongs. The measure allows the mobilization of security forces in those territories to combat the operations of organized crime groups, which authorities blame for the wave of violence. Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. From January to March, 2,345 violent deaths were reported, 742 of them in Guayaquil. The port city is considered one of the most dangerous areas in the country. From those ports, illegal drug shipments are sent to Europe, Central America, and the United States, according to authorities. Other athletes have been targeted in the past. Last December, Liga de Quito soccer player Pedro Perlaza was kidnapped in Esmeraldas, 182 kilometers northwest of Quito, and rescued a few days later. ___ AP soccer:
