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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Barcelona captain Lionel Messi\u2019s plans to leave his country Argentina were put on hold after a bomb scare at Rosario airport, which delayed his private jet leaving as reported by Mirror UK on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Messi was set to return to Spain for his summer holidays on Tuesday after leading Argentina to the Copa America victory following a 1-0 win over Brazil last weekend at the Maracana Stadium.<\/p>\n

But a few hours before the 34-year-old was due to leave Argentina, a man claimed to have a bomb in his suitcase.<\/p>\n

Argentine security swiftly enforced their emergency protocols, evacuating the airport and halting all flights as well as Messi\u2019s jet from leaving.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt 11:50 am, the airport security police (PSA) activated the preventive emergency plan due to a situation of suspicion. The building was evacuated as a precaution,\u201d an airport statement read.<\/p>\n

Messi was looking to spend a few weeks abroad with his family before beginning his pre-season.<\/p>\n

He is however expected to sign a new deal with Barcelona later this month.<\/p>\n

Europa League: Why I\u2019m scared of checking my phone \u2013 Arsenal\u2019s Willian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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