Police dossier reveals bomb threats to Messi at World Cup

A leaked police dossier has revealed that Argentine star Lionel Messi was the primary target of multiple serious threats, including a detailed bomb and gun plot, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The documents, compiled by a joint international security task force, detail a wide range of threats against players, referees, and officials throughout the tournament, highlighting the extensive security operations conducted behind the scenes.

According to the dossier, one of the most serious threats emerged ahead of Argentina's match against Jordan. A man contacted Dallas airport claiming he and two others were en route to the stadium carrying homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle. He stated they intended to attack police officers and players from both teams, with investigators noting he made "special mention of Lionel Messi." Another direct threat against Messi was reported before Argentina's July 7 match against Egypt in Atlanta, where a user on the social media platform X wrote that he was about to enter the stadium to blow up Messi with four bombs strapped to his body. During that same game, a separate caller phoned police to announce he had...