Mexican soccer star Antonio ‘Hulk’ Salazar found dead in trunk of his burning car

The burnt body of a Mexican soccer star was discovered in the trunk of his vehicle  which was engulfed in flames, authorities have revealed.

Firefighters responding to an emergency call found the body of Antonio ‘Hulk’ Salazar, 33, in his Chevrolet Cavalier in Tonalá, Jalisco, on Sunday.

Red Cross paramedics were initially unable to determine the gender of the body because it was burned beyond recognition until Tuesday when official confirmed it was Salazar.

Police said the footballer’s vehicle was never reported stolen, raising suspicion that Salazar was killed and then placed in the trunk before the car was set on fire.