Overview

• In a Tuesday press conference, Ángel Di María said the penalties awarded to Central were clear and argued that if there were help the team would be first in the standings.
• He denied any preferential ties to AFA president Claudio Tapia and said he does not choose match days despite criticism over Central’s all‑Saturday scheduling.
• He cited a disputed Boca goal against Banfield as an example that refereeing controversies are league‑wide issues decided by officials.
• Responding to Marcelo Gallardo, Di María said Argentine football is more physical but maintained he has adapted well and that performance is collective.
• Central is unbeaten through six Clausura matches, with Di María scoring three times, including the late free‑kick that beat Newell’s 1‑0 in the Rosario derby.