Flamengo Regatta Club reports that, as reported in a press release in the early hours of this Thursday (8), some of its athletes were the target of an attempted robbery when returning home in their cars, around 5:30 am, after disembarking in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred on Linha Amarela, near Bonsucesso, when the armored vehicle in which goalkeeper Rossi was traveling was hit by four shots. Fortunately, no athlete or occupant of the vehicles was injured, and everyone is safe.

Since the incident, the club has been in contact with the relevant public safety authorities, cooperating with the investigation and taking all appropriate measures. Flamengo is also providing full support to the athletes involved.

The club would like to thank the numerous expressions of support and solidarity received throughout the day, on behalf of its players.

Due to the incident, Flamengo informs that it will re-discuss the security protocols adopted for arrivals made in the early hours of the morning, in order to guarantee even more protection for its professionals.