Ceará Sporting Club was the target of a criminal threat on Thursday (25). The daughter of president João Paulo Silva received a 'gift' with a bomb and a letter with attacks against him.

What happened?

The daughter of Ceará Sporting Club's president suffered a panic attack after receiving the threat. João Paulo Silva spoke out on social media, saying that he is already taking the necessary legal measures to protect his family and the club.

Why is this important for Ceará Sporting Club?

The club condemned the criminal acts and reported that an investigation was launched by the Delegacia de Repressão às Ações Criminosas Organizadas (Draco) to investigate the facts and take measures.

What comes next?

Ceará Sporting Club returns to the field on Sunday (28), against Juventude, in a match valid for the 15th round of the Série B Brazilian Championship. The match will be at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, at 16h. | Date | Opponent | Competition | | --- | --- | --- | | 28/08 | Juventude | Série B | The club trusts that those responsible will be identified and held accountable as soon as possible.