We’ll kill a family member” – Di Maria receives death threats from Argentine terrorists group

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United winger Angel di Maria has reportedly received death threats in his hometown.

The Rosario-born received the threats after expressing his desire to return to his former club, Rosario Central, to end his career.

Although the 36-year-old is yet to comment on the issue publicly, the threats come amidst rising gang violence in Rosario.

Reports suggest drug cartels are responsible for the statement, as well as other recent surge in violence around the area.

The letter was delivered to di Maria’s parents, warning him not to return to Rosario, accompanied by threats to harm a family member if he did.

The letter read: “Tell your son Angel not to come back to Rosario again because otherwise we’ll do him by killing a family member.

“Not even Pullaro (Provincial Governor Maximiliano Pullaro) is going to save you. We don’t shoot little notes. We shoot lead and dead people,” it added.

Meanwhile, in response to the threats, Rosario Central authority has issued a statement condemning the violence and expressing support for di Maria and his family.

“We feel aggrieved, damaged, and harmed because these types of violent actions directly attack the economy and sporting success of the clubs.

“It cannot be permitted that they want to intimidate footballers or attack them and/or their families who are the main protagonists of sporting events, nor can violence against any actor in the football family be permitted.”