Angel Di Maria Hints at Retirement After Rosario Central Copa Defeat
Angel Di Maria has hinted at retirement following Rosario Central's elimination from the Copa Libertadores by Corinthians. The star forward admitted the defeat marked a difficult moment while reflecting on his future in football.
Argentine star Angel Di Maria has strongly hinted at retirement following a painful defeat for his club, Rosario Central, against Brazilian side Corinthians. The loss resulted in Rosario Central being knocked out of the Copa Libertadores tournament, bringing a premature end to their continental campaign and prompting deep reflection from the veteran player regarding the remainder of his career.
Reflecting on the elimination and the broader trajectory of his career, Di Maria addressed the media with stark candor about the realities of the sport. Speaking about the difficult circumstances surrounding the defeat and his future aspirations, the experienced forward offered a poignant assessment of his current situation in professional football.
Di Maria stated: "এটা কঠিন মুহূর্ত। কারণ আমার স্বপ্ন ভিন্ন ছিল, আমার আকাঙ্ক্ষা ছিল অন্যরকম-চালিয়ে যাওয়ার। কিন্তু এটাই ফুটবল। এখন আমাকে ভাবতে হবে এবং দেখতে হবে আমি কী করে যেতে চাই।" This translated reflection highlights the heavy emotional toll of the tournament exit and the uncertainty surrounding his next professional steps.
The latest development comes after Di Maria previously stepped away from international competition, having officially announced his retirement from international duty in the year 2024. At the club level, his current contract with Rosario Central is formally scheduled to run until June of the year 2027.
Throughout his extensive career and tenure with the club, Di Maria has established a notable statistical record. For Rosario Central specifically, he has made a total of 43 appearances, during which he has successfully found the back of the net 14 times while also contributing seven assists to his teammates. Across a broader sample of his career statistics, he has accumulated 145 matches with 31 goals.
