Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina national team, faced several serious security threats during the DÇ-2026. According to Sport24.az, the "Diario AS" newspaper reported this, citing police documents.
According to the source, one of the messages stated that an unknown person intended to enter the stadium with an explosive device and attack the Argentine striker.
Law enforcement agencies responded quickly to the message. Soon, special forces with trained dogs searched the arena and surrounding areas. Fortunately, none of the threats materialized, and the tournament passed without incident.