Homeless man found in Fluminense player's hotel room during Club World Cup

Updated: 24 Jun, 2025 • 0 • min read

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Homeless man found in Fluminense player's hotel room during Club World Cup

A bizarre security incident disrupted Fluminense's preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup, as a homeless man infiltrated the team hotel in Columbia, South Carolina, and slept in the room of defender Ignácio.

The episode unfolded quietly at the Marriott Columbia Hotel, where the Brazilian club is based between matches.

Ignácio, who did not come into contact with the intruder, became suspicious when he was unable to open his room with his key card.

Hotel staff were called in by the coaching team and discovered the unidentified man asleep in the player's bed.

No Items Stolen, No Injuries Reported

According to ge.globo, nothing was stolen, and the room was left tidy and undisturbed.

The intruder was removed from the premises, and hotel security has since been tightened.

The Columbia Police Department is investigating how the individual managed to bypass both hotel and tournament-level security.

Whilst neither Fluminense nor FIFA have issued formal statements, it's understood that the incident hasn't disrupted the club's activities.

Fluminense Based in Columbia for Club World Cup

The Copa Libertadores champions have chosen Columbia as their training base during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

They're currently preparing at the Eugene Stone Stadium, located at the University of South Carolina.

Although this incident raised eyebrows, team morale reportedly remains strong as the club looks ahead to their next fixture.

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