Messi Targeted For Assassination During 2026 World Cup – Police Report

A police report has uncovered an alleged plot to assassinate Argentine football star Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Spanish newspaper MARCA reported on Saturday that several suspects allegedly issued threats to attack stadiums where Messi was scheduled to play, including threats involving explosives.
According to the report, Messi received more threats than any other player during the tournament, with one alleged threat made shortly before Argentina’s Round of 16 match against Egypt.
A suspect posted a threat on social media claiming an intention to attack Messi with explosives.
The message triggered a security operati...