Leaked FBI document threatens to 'bomb' Messi at World Cup

Although almost three weeks have passed since the World Cup ended, the thrilling memories of the tournament are still fresh. The excitement in the stands, the excitement on the field, and the joy of winning the title—all in all, the World Cup was a festival for football fans. However, behind this festival, there was a worrying security picture. During the World Cup, star footballers, coaches, and referees have been targeted with death threats and harassment one after another.

The International Police Cooperation Center (IPCC), a joint effort between the FBI and the police forces of the participating countries, has prepared daily reports on the security situation throughout the tournament. A portion of the secret document was recently released by the investigative crime channel of the Spanish-based media outlet Prensa Iberica. The documents reveal several sensational security threats surrounding the World Cup.