Di Maria’s Rosario Return in Doubt After Threats Erupt
Angel Di Maria, the Argentine soccer star who won the 2022 World Cup with his country, has been forced to reconsider his plans to return to his boyhood club in Rosario. A chilling threat to his family has raised serious concerns about his safety, leaving him with no choice but to reconsider his decision.
A bullet-pierced pig’s head was thrown at a family business, accompanied by a disturbing note that read: "If you return to Rosario Central, the next head will be that of your daughter Pia." Di Maria, 36, made it clear that he won’t risk the safety and happiness of his family, and will not return to Rosario under these circumstances.
This latest threat is just the latest in a series of worrying incidents that have seen Di Maria and his family targeted by criminal organizations. In March, a note was thrown into a family property, threatening their lives if he joined any club in Rosario. The authorities have promised protocols are in place to guarantee the safety of public figures, but Di Maria remains skeptical.
"It’s disrespectful to talk about security and protocols for me when people from Rosario can’t even go out to work without being robbed or killed for a backpack," he said. His words are a stark reminder of the harsh reality that faces many in Rosario, which has seen an explosion in gang-related crime.
Di Maria’s concerns are echoed by others in the football world. Fellow Argentine Lionel Messi’s family has also faced threats, with gunmen opening fire on a shop belonging to his in-laws last year. Even Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been affected, with his father being kidnapped by guerrilla fighters in Colombia.
The situation in Rosario is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that crime can have on individuals, families, and communities. It’s time for action to be taken to ensure the safety and security of all, not just public figures.
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