Amidst the escalating conflict in Ukraine, Brazilian footballers, including former Ajax star David Neres, are making a desperate bid for safety.Reports indicate that Neres, along with fellow Brazilian players from Shakhtar Donetsk and Dinamo Kiev, is currently en route to Romania via train.This exodus follows urgent pleas from Brazilian athletes to thier government for immediate evacuation from the war-torn nation.
neres, who transferred from Ajax to Shakhtar Donetsk in January for a reported fee of at least €12 million, had been sheltering in a Kyiv hotel as the city faces relentless Russian bombardment. The harrowing situation is underscored by a video shared by Brazilian news outlet Globo,featuring the emotional testimony of Maria,wife of Shakhtar Donetsk player Marlon. Through tearful eyes, Maria reveals their imminent departure, stating, “We’re leaving now. The embassy informed us that three trains are departing. We are joining a convoy of Brazilians heading to the station. It’s incredibly frightening.”
