that gunmen threatened to shoot the family of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi and attacked a supermarket owned by his relatives in Rosario, Argentina. The incident took place on 24 December 2021, but news of the attack has just recently emerged.
The attackers arrived in two cars and threatened the employees and customers with guns. They also left a note warning Messi to pay a ransom, or his family would be harmed. The attackers did not harm anyone and left the scene after stealing cash and goods from the supermarket.
Rosario has a high crime rate, and Messi’s family has been targeted in the past. In 2015, a relative of Messi was kidnapped, and a ransom was demanded, but the situation was resolved without harm to the victim.
The police are investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made so far. Messi has not commented on the attack, but his father, Jorge Messi, has confirmed that the family is safe.
In conclusion, this incident highlights the high crime rate in Rosario and the vulnerability of even high-profile families like the Messis. It also underscores the need for effective measures to address crime and protect citizens’ safety in Argentina.