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Messi faced bomb threat plot during World Cup qualifiers, report says
A leaked police document has revealed that Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi faced a plot to 'blow up' the player during FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The document indicates that Messi received bomb threats before various matches. Cristiano Ronaldo was also reportedly linked to suspicious activity, and French referee François Letexier received thousands of threats. The report details a chilling terror plot connected to the World Cup.
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- Centre (2): Hindustan Times, The Lallantop
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Republic World