Messi’s boyhood club display banner in support after threats

Lionel Messi’s boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys put up a banner of support for their country’s soccer superstar in their stadium on Saturday, following the attack against his wife Antonela Roccuzzo’s family business.

A threatening hand-written message was left to the Paris St Germain forward early on Thursday morning, after two people on motorcycles shot the business.

“Messi, we are waiting for you. (Pablo) Javkin (Rosario’s mayor) is also a narco, he will not take care of you,” read the handwritten text on the door.

The message of support from Newell’s was posted on social media hours before Saturday’s home game against Barracas Central in the Argentine league.

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After threats and a shooting in Rosario targeting a shop owned by Antonella Roccuzzo’s family (Messi’s wife), Newell’s Old Boys hangs a banner in support of Messi.

“Leo, you’re the heart of a country that loves you. Newell’s is with you.” 🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/obpjdIusDk

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“Leo, you are the heart of a country that loves you. Newell’s is with you,” read the red and black banner, which was placed behind one of the goals at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium ahead of the match.