An Argentinian supermarket owned by Lionel Messi's in-laws has been targeted this week.

Gunmen threatened the location and left a message for the superstar World Cup winner as well.

Two people were on motorcycles who were seen shooting the Unico supermarket, which PSG star Messi's wife's family owns.

“Messi, we are waiting for you, (Pablo) Javkin (the mayor) is also a narco, he is not going to take care of you," the hand written note on cardboard read.

Pablo Javkin, the city's mayor, also spoke out on the matter.

“I spoke (with the Roccuzzos - the family of Messi's wife) and they are worried," Mr Javkin told reporters outside the supermarket.

Celia Arena, Santa Fe's Justice Minister, added on social media: “The aim is to deliberately cause terror in the population and discourage those of us who are fighting against criminal violence, knowing that it will be an event of global significance."