Angel Di Maria admitted he is contemplating his immediate playing future following Rosario Central's heartbreaking Copa Libertadores elimination against Brazilian giants Corinthians. The 38-year-old winger returned to his boyhood club with ambitions of continental glory, but the latest setback has left him questioning the next chapter of his career.
The former Argentina talisman Angel Di Maria quickly reached out to his compatriots to offer comfort after Lionel Scaloni's men suffered a painful extra-time defeat. Writing on social media, the legendary winger fiercely defended the squad's incredible legacy and insisted that a single match would never diminish their standing as icons of the nation.
Argentine football has been shaken by a major disciplinary ruling after Estudiantes de La Plata refused to perform a guard of honour for Angel Di Maria’s Rosario Central. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) responded with sweeping sanctions, including a six-month suspension for club president Juan Sebastian Veron and bans for all 11 players involved, intensifying tensions around a controversial title awarded to Rosario.
After Boca Juniors’ 1-1 draw against Rosario Central, midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia highlighted the great moment his teammate Leandro Paredes is experiencing. The World Cup champion, who decided this year to leave European football for Boca, has previously played for PSG, Juventus and Roma. Since his arrival, Paredes now shares the midfield with Battaglia.
Angel Di Maria showed that form is temporary and class is permanent with a remarkable Olimpico goal for Rosario Central against Boca Juniors. The 37-year-old stunned fans at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito after scoring directly from a corner kick at the weekend.
Angel Di Maria lit up the Clasico Rosarino with a breathtaking free-kick as Rosario Central secured a 1-0 win over Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine top flight. The 37-year-old curled home a sensational strike in front of an electric Estadio Gigante de Arroyito crowd, earning his first-ever derby victory and extending Central's dominant streak over their city rivals.
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