The president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez, has promised that the shooters who endangered star footballer Lionel Messi will be dealt with right away.
When gunmen opened fire at an Argentine grocery owned by Messi’s in-laws on Thursday, they left a note threatening him, according to the police.
When gunmen opened fire at an Argentine grocery owned by Messi’s in-laws on Thursday, they left a note threatening him, according to the police.
It is unknown why the attackers chose to target Messi or the Unico supermarket in Rosario, Argentina’s third-largest city, which is run by the Roccuzzo family, the husband of Messi’s wife, Antonella. No one was hurt in the attack.
The city’s mayor, Pablo Javkin, went to the supermarket and lashed out at federal authorities over what he called their failure to curb a surge in drug-related violence in Rosario, located about 300km (190 miles) northwest of the capital of Buenos Aires, Aljazeera had reported
Sequel to the attack president Fernández assured the football star that action will be taken to protect his family.
President Fernandez wasted no time in addressing the issue and has taken action to ease the mind of the Antonella Rocuzzo family, Goal.com reports.
He told Infobae, “[On Thursday] I woke up with very ugly news. I immediately contacted [Mayor Pablo Javkin] [and] I spoke directly with the chief of staff.
“I told him that something else will have to be done. We are doing a lot, but obviously, something more will have to be done.
“The problem of violence and organized crime is very serious,” he ended.
The name of the store attacked is “Unico’ centered in Rosario, where 14 shots were reportedly fired. according to bystanders; the attackers also left a note that stated, “Messi, we are waiting for you. Javkin [Rosario’s mayor Pablo Javkin] is a drug dealer. He is not going to look after you.” the note stated.
