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The shocking development comes in the wake of Di Maria expressing his desire to conclude his career at his childhood club, Rosario Central.
Reports from domestic media have surfaced regarding a threatening message received at the family home of Argentina forward Angel Di Maria, situated on the outskirts of Rosario.
This incident adds to the intense wave of drug-related violence gripping the central city, which is also the hometown of football icon Lionel Messi.
The threatening message, delivered on Monday, comes in the wake of Di Maria expressing his desire to conclude his career at his childhood club, Rosario Central.
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According to news portal Infobae, citing police sources, the message warned Di Maria's family against returning to Rosario, threatening harm to a family member.
"Tell your son Angel not to come back to Rosario because we will kill a family member," the message reportedly stated, accompanied by a reference to provincial governor Maximiliano Pullaro, suggesting that official intervention would not protect them.
It further emphasized the seriousness of the threat, stating, "We don't leave paper notes. We leave bullets and dead people behind."
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While the motive behind the threats remains unclear, authorities are exploring all potential lines of investigation, with police yet to provide an official comment on the matter.
Media sources indicated that a car left a sign carrying the threatening message in front of the private neighborhood where Di Maria's family resides.
Despite this distressing development, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni assured reporters that Di Maria would start in Tuesday's friendly game against Costa Rica, emphasizing the team's full support for him during this challenging time.
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Rosario, renowned as one of the world's largest agro-port hubs, has been plagued by escalating violence attributed to drug-trafficking groups drawn to the city's strategic location. The surge in illegal drug trade has fueled concerns about public safety and security in the region.
Last year, a similar threat targeted Lionel Messi following an attack on a supermarket owned by the family of his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, further underscoring the pervasive nature of violence in Rosario.
In response to the escalating situation, the Argentine government announced plans to introduce legislation allowing the armed forces to intervene in internal security operations to combat drug trafficking and crime in Rosario.
The incident involving Di Maria underscores the urgency of addressing the underlying issues contributing to violence in Rosario and ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents, including prominent figures like Di Maria and Messi.
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