Gunmen leave chilling message for Lionel Messi in Rosario attack

Mar 3, 2023

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A supermarket in Rosario, Argentina, owned by the family of Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo, has been attacked by gunmen. The attackers left a message for the football star, which read: “Messi Javkin is not going to look after you.” This suggests that criminals may be attempting to extort money from the seven-time Ballon D’Or winner.

CCTV footage captured one of the two attackers, who arrived on a motorbike, walking up to the premises and firing repeatedly at the metal shutters over the windows and front door. More than half a dozen shots were fired at the supermarket. The supermarket is called Supermercado Unico, and it is managed by one of Antonela’s cousins.

Local TV stations reported on the incident and suggested that the message left by the attackers indicated that they may be trying to extort money from Messi. The supermarket is expected to remain closed after the attack around 2am. The attackers’ motives are unclear, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety of Messi and his family.

Messi owns a large mansion on the outskirts of Rosario called ‘The Fortress’. The property, built on three adjoining plots of land in a gated private estate, has a huge cinema, gym, and underground garage with enough space for 15 cars. Messi married Antonela in a lavish wedding at Rosario’s City Centre Hotel and Casino in June 2017. The wedding was attended by former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez.

The attack has shocked the local community, with many expressing their concern for Messi and his family. Rosario has a reputation for high levels of violent crime, and the incident has raised questions about the safety of the city’s residents. It is unclear whether Messi and his family were at the mansion at the time of the attack or whether they have increased their security measures following the incident.

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