Di María celebrates her comeback with a goal – but is seriously injured!

Di María celebrates her comeback with a goal – but is seriously injured!

There has been excitement in the Argentine football world since yesterday: Ángel Di María returned to his youth club, Rosario Central, after 18 years in European football. His first official game for the club came against Godoy Cruz as part of the Clausura tournament. In a thrilling match that took place at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, Di María brought the fans to cheers with his goal from a penalty in the 78th minute. But then there was a setback when Godoy Cruz equalized in the last minute and the game ultimately ended 1-1.

The 37-year-old winger's return was personally celebrated by Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, president of the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA). “His comeback is a big event for Argentine football,” said Tapia. Di María, who played for Benfica, Real Madrid, Manchester United, PSG and Juventus during his impressive career, did not miss the opportunity to celebrate his goal with an emotional celebration. Torse-zu, with a heart in his hands, he made the audience go wild.

The exciting game moments

The game was initially evenly matched, but there were also many highlights. Federico Rasmussen failed in the first half with a header that hit the crossbar. In the 88th minute, Di María had to leave the field due to an injury. A kick from Godoy Cruz's Vicente Poggi resulted in his substitution. At the end of the game it turned out that Di María had only suffered a small shock, which did not stop him from reassuring the fans that everything was fine.

There were other interesting results in this first round of the Clausura tournament: Barracas Central won 1-0 against Racing, Instituto also beat Gimnasia 1-0, and Belgrano celebrated an impressive 3-0 victory over Huracán. Boca Juniors will face Argentinos Juniors on Sunday, while River Plate face Platense.

Di María: A review

Ángel Fabián Di María Hernández, born on February 14, 1988 in Rosario, is not only impressive for his sporting achievements. With a height of 1.78 m and as a right winger, he is a fixture in football. He has been officially part of CA Rosario Central since July 1, 2025 and signed a contract valid until June 30, 2026, with the option of another year. His return home is celebrated by fans as a new beginning. Given his impressive career, it remains to be seen what other highlights await Di María in the coming months.

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