Angel Di Maria Abandons Return to Rosario Central

Angel Di Maria has been forced to abandon plans to return to his boyhood club Rosario Central due to severe death threats directed at him and his family. The 36-year-old, who recently retired from international football after winning the Copa America, revealed that threats included receiving a pig's head with a bullet and a package containing a death threat against his daughter. Local reports indicated that a sign was placed near his residence warning that even local authorities could not guarantee their safety if he returned. Di Maria expressed the emotional toll these threats have taken on him and his family, stating they could only cry over the lost opportunity. Despite the threats, he faced backlash from fans for not returning and urged people to empathize with his situation. The rising violence in Rosario, largely attributed to drug gangs, has contributed to the danger he faces.