Former Argentine International Gabriel Heinze confirmed this Thursday that the threat posed by a group of drug traffickers against Leo Messi and his family “move back” star Rosario from his country of origin.

Gabriel Heinze (left) with Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi in the Argentina national team.
Technical Director Newell’s Old Boys de Rosario, Argentina captain’s childhood, he commented.
It is attentive to everything, to each person and to everything that it is. Of course, this repels Leo and everyone else. We’re talking about it because he’s Leo, but there are a lot of guys who would love to come back (to Argentina).
Former Real Madrid player He shared a dressing room with Messi at Albiceleste from 2005 to 2010.described as “madness” what happened early this Thursday morning when a house belonging to Messi’s relatives in Rosario was shot by a group of drug dealers.
GABRIEL HEINZE
3 seasons with Cristiano (2004-2007) at Manchester United. They were Premier League champions for the 2006/07 season.
Together with Leo, Gringo played in the national team from 2005 to 2010. pic.twitter.com/uPlQ8ZAllr— Facundo Del Real (@facudelreal) September 11, 2020
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The Olympic champion later commented on this.
We talk about him being our player, also because of my relationship (with Messi), but all this is crazy and makes you think about many things.
The former Manchester United, Olympique de Marseille and Roma player, among other teams, returned to his native country in 2015 to coach Godoy Cruz. “irresponsible”he affirmed, for not taking into account the level of insecurity in Argentina.
It’s irresponsible of me, but it’s true, I didn’t think about it. This decision led me to other things, but I admit that this is irresponsible on my part.
“What happened to the Messi family is just crazy. He is our player. Makes you think about many things like it’s worth it. This puts off Leo and any other player who wants to come back. There are a lot of boys who want to come back.”
🗣️Gabriel Heinze. pic.twitter.com/kpqOznlC7J
— TR SPORTS ®️ (@TrSports13) March 2, 2023
The Rosario club, in which Messi played in the lower divisions before moving to Barcelona, is often cited as one of the possible routes for the Flea to leave the playing field.
Rosario, where Messi usually celebrates the Christmas holidays and owns a house in a private area with his family, is considered the city most affected by violence in Argentina, especially due to the actions drug gangs.
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias

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