Overview
- After Rosario Central knocked out Racing in an Apertura 2026 quarterfinal, Ángel Di María posted on Instagram that it bothers some to see Central compete and to see interior clubs win in Argentina’s opening-season tournament.
- Former Racing forward Maximiliano “Chanchi” Estévez fired back on Instagram, accusing referee Darío Herrera of hurting Racing and telling Di María that if he has to defend the result instead of the AFA or referee chiefs, “we’re in trouble, crack.”
- In later remarks reported by TN, Estévez told Di María to see a psychologist, backed Racing president Diego Milito’s complaints, and called Herrera’s work poor while pointing to the red card to “Maravilla” as excessive and VAR oversight as lacking.
- La Capital noted that Milito’s focus on officiating shifted the debate toward the referee and away from Racing’s weak season.
- Rosario Central coach Jorge Almirón defended Herrera and said his team won fairly on the field, and the dispute continues with no formal action from the Argentine federation reported.