Overview
- Rosario Central were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores after a 1-0 loss to Corinthians in São Paulo on Friday, with Breno Bidón scoring the decisive goal.
- After the match Ángel Di María told broadcasters he needed to 'think' because his 'dream was different,' remarks that raised immediate questions about his future.
- Hours after the game Di María posted on Instagram saying 'Yo no abandono' and promising to 'keep fighting,' and he remains under contract with Central through June 2027.
- The tie featured hostile exchanges with Corinthians fans, including Di María lifting his shorts to show his World Cup and Copa América tattoos, and the match ended with nine people detained and taken to the Juzgado Especial Criminal (Jecrim).
- Central now faces short-term sporting tests and heightened security scrutiny, with upcoming domestic and cup commitments and pressure on club leaders to manage morale, fan tensions, and legal follow-up.