Hyderabad: Lionel Messi was reportedly named as a target during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a leaked police dossier. According to reports in a Spanish newspaper, US authorities received information about alleged plans to attack Messi and other players. A social media user reportedly posted that a person would enter an Atlanta stadium with four bombs strapped to his body and target Messi. The post was later deleted, and authorities reportedly investigated the matter. Police reportedly investigated the call and increased security measures.