Wife of kidnapped soccer star finds his severed head


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The wife of a kidnapped soccer star was left horrified after discovering her husband’s severed head on her doorstep.

Brazilian Joao Rodrigo Silva Santos was last seen getting into a car earlier this week and his wife and police became concerned for his welfare after he failed to return home.

Police in Rio de Janeiro said they believed the former star had been targeted by drug gangs due to his wife Geisa’s job at a police station.

The 35-year-old had played for several teams in his native city as well as internationally, the Mirror reported.

His head was found inside his own backpack with the eyes and tongue removed.

A relative of the family spoke of his shock over the death and said it had come as a complete surprise to Geisa.

“She was getting ready to go to work at 5.30am when she heard a noise, opened the door and saw his rucksack. Inside was his head. From what I know, neither had any enemies,†he said.

It is understood the body of the soccer player has not yet been found.

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