Lionel Messi Threatened By Gunmen; “We’re Waiting For You”

Lionel “Leo” Messi’s life could be in jeopardy.

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The soccer star’s family was threatened by two gunmen in his home country of Argentina.

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According to reports, Messi’s wife, Antonella Roccuzzo’s, family-owned grocery store was targeted on Thursday, March 2nd.

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The gunmen opened fire in the grocery store and left behind a chilling message for the World Cup winner.

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The note read, "Messi, we’re waiting for you. (Mayor Pablo) Javkin is also a drug trafficker, so he won’t take care of you.”

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Fortunately, no one in the grocery store, which is owned by Roccuzzo’s parents, was harmed during the attack.

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Unfortunately, no suspects have been identified, but authorities have begun a “preliminary” investigation.

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Mayor Javkin visited the crime scene on Thursday and reportedly put the blame on federal authorities.

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Mayor Javkin told local media, "I doubt everyone, even those who are supposed to protect us.”

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