A man has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after threatening to kill the daughter of Argentine footballer Angel Di Maria, according to reports on Friday.
The sentencing concludes a case that drew significant attention due to the high-profile status of the Benfica and Argentina winger. Di Maria, 38, has played for clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Juventus, and was part of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad.
Details of the threat and the legal proceedings were not immediately disclosed in the initial reports. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of athletes and their families amid rising incidents of targeted harassment and violence.
