The decision on Angel Di Maria's future is causing problems in Argentina. A new episode of threats unfolded on the streets of Rosario. According to a local journalist, two masked people riding a motorcycle opened fire on a gas station in the La Madrid and Oronio area in the southern part of the city. At the scene, a note was found addressed to the Benfica player.
The message read: “We are waiting for you, Di Maria, the people of Rosario.”
Why is Di Maria receiving death threats?
Since the former Real Madrid player began thinking about the possibility of returning home, he and his family have been subjected to several unpleasant incidents. The first was a threat that remained on his doorstep. At the end of March, the player's family faced a disturbing incident when a threat was left at the entrance to their exclusive neighborhood.
“Tell your son Ángel not to return to Rosario, or we will kill a family member. Not even [Santa Fe governor, Maximiliano] Polaro can save you. We do not throw away small papers. “We throw bullets and bodies.” As the car was driving away, several gunshots were fired into the air.
A few weeks ago, another incident occurred with a mural on the streets of Rosario. “You'll be back though,” he wrote on his face. This did not go unnoticed by the Argentine government. Patricia Bullrich, Argentine Minister of Security, commented on the footballer's decision to return to playing in his country. for now, Di María rejected an offer from Rosario Central after receiving death threats against his family.
“I spoke two or three times with Di Maria's father. They were very afraid, and I understand them. They target the most famous people and make a lot of noise. I call this drug terrorism. It is a personal and family decision,” she told Radio Cadena 3 in Rosario. “.
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Could the MLS be an escape route for Di Maria?
This new incident could be crucial for Di Maria to rule out the option of playing for Rosario Central, something that has always been on his mind since he left for a glorious career in Europe. Another strong possibility is that he could move to the MLSSpecifically, to Inter Miami alongside his friend Lionel Messi. The option of staying another year at Benfica is also not on the table, with the Portuguese club offering him a contract renewal. While thugs should never get their way, the risks must also be taken into consideration.
