Messi, who was resting in his hometown, is devastated by the news of the terrorist attack at the villa on Ibiza Island

Aug 07, 2024

'What a bolt out of the blue, Lionel Messi (37), who was happily taking a rest and treating injuries in his hometown after leading his home country Argentina to victory in Copa America 2024.

This is because a 9 million-pound (about 15.7 billion won) villa on Ibiza Island, a famous Spanish resort, was occupied by environmental protection and climate activists. These are groups that repeatedly spread their claims about environmental protection by breaking into celebrity mansions and disclosing them. This time, Messi became a scapegoat.

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'What kind of sudden attack is this?'

Lionel Messi (37), who was happily taking a rest and treating his injuries in his hometown after leading his home country Argentina to victory in Copa America 2024, encountered the sad news out of nowhere.

This is because a 9 million-pound (about 15.7 billion won) villa on Ibiza Island, a famous Spanish resort, was occupied by environmental protection and climate activists. These are groups that repeatedly spread their claims about environmental protection by breaking into celebrity mansions and disclosing them. This time, Messi became a scapegoat.

British media The Sun reported on the 7th (Korean time) 'Messi's £9 million Ibiza Island mansion was covered in spray paint after it was occupied by environmental and climate activists. They also broke into other celebrities' homes and tried to convey their message, according to the report.

Extreme environmentalists often commit unconventional acts to make their claims known to the public. This time, a group of environmental activists, consisting of young men and women, broke into Messi's Ibiza Island villa. It's called a villa, but it's a mansion. There are also swimming pools and mini soccer fields. It is used by Messi and his family for vacation on Ibiza Island. Leave empty when it's not vacation time.

A series of environmental activists broke into the house. After sneaking into Messi's mansion, they left messages here and there asking him to participate in environmental protection with black and red spray paint. They also took pictures throughout the mansion, including swimming pools and mini soccer fields, with placards containing their claims. The photos and videos taken in this way were boldly released on social media. By doing so, they want their message to spread more widely.

However, this is a serious criminal act. Housing invasion and property damage can be applied. It is expected to cost thousands of dollars to clean the mansion. This mansion was purchased by Messi back in 2022. Fortunately, Messi and his family were not on Ibiza Island when this criminal act took place. Messi is staying in Argentina to treat and recover from his injury suffered in the Copa America final.

wman@sportschosun.com

Messi, who was resting in his hometown, is devastated by the news of the terrorist attack at the villa on Ibiza Island

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