Dani Alves' aunt dies after drowning in Brazil river
It has been confirmed that Marlúcia Francisca Ribeiro has died after falling into the Salitre River in Juazeiro, Bahía state, on Friday.
Dani Alves' aunt has died after drowning in a river in the Paris Saint-Germain player's native Brazil, it has been confirmed.
Marlúcia Francisca Ribeiro is understood to have fallen into the Salitre River in Juazeiro, Bahía state, on Friday after losing her balance.
Alves has been informed of the news, but is not expected to travel to Brazil. However, it is anticipated that he will release a statement in the coming hours.
The footballer's mother, Lucia Alves, required hospital treatment after being informed of her sister's tragic death, his brother Ney told media outlet UOL.
Alves' brother: "It's a tremendous shock"
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"My mother has taken it really badly," he said. "It's a tremendous shock. She's calmer now. We went to hospital because she suffers from blood pressure problems and felt unwell."
Lucia Alves herself posted on Instagram: "A lot of pain at having lost my sister, my best friend and my companion. My world has fallen apart."