A serious incident has shaken Bolivian football. Guabira goalkeeper Juan Manuel Perel has reportedly received death threats ahead of a match against Always Ready, raising serious concerns for the players' safety.

Guabira's coach, Leonardo Eguez, spoke about the subject to the Associated Press.

"Our goalkeeper's life, as well as the lives of his wife and mother, were threatened. He was told that if he did not pay the amount demanded by the blackmailers or concede three goals in the match, his family would be killed."

"It is impossible to seriously prepare for a match when you are receiving death threats. Something suspicious is happening and an investigation is needed," said coach Eguez.