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Pablo Aimar, 46, Scores in Hometown Charity Match for Estudiantes de Río Cuarto

The benefit directed proceeds to three Río Cuarto groups as the Argentina assistant shifts focus to 2026 World Cup duties.

Overview

  • Aimar took part in the “El deporte nos une” event at Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, where he wore the No. 10 shirt and was loudly applauded throughout.
  • He controlled the ball with his right foot and chipped the goalkeeper for a widely shared goal, also showing tricks such as heel juggles captured in club social videos.
  • Popular tickets were priced at 5,000 pesos, with all revenue allocated to ALMA, Dignamente and the shelter “No estarás solo.”
  • Former professionals Franco Costanzo, Fernando Belluschi, Julio Buffarini and César La Paglia joined the exhibition, which drew a celebratory crowd.
  • The appearance comes as Aimar, a member of Lionel Scaloni’s staff, readies for Argentina’s title defense at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.