Angel DI María Was Heavily Criticized After the Match Against River Plate in the Argentine Professional League for Controversial Actions

The Rosario Central striker was heavily criticized due to controversies in the match against River Plate in Argentina

Di María in Rosario Central

Ángel Di María, a world champion with Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, decided to return to playing Argentine football, especially for the club where he began his career, namely Rosario Central.

With Rosario Central having already been crowned champion of the Argentine football league’s annual table, a trophy that was surrounded by controversy, became the Argentine star’s first trophy in South American football.

The controversy

In the early rounds of the championship and in recent days, he was criticized for certain moments in matches where he was accused of exaggerating fouls in an effort to win free kicks or penalties. He was also accused of receiving excessive assistance from the referees, using his status as Ángel Di María as a means.

Fuertes on Di María

After the match between River Plate and Rosario Central in the Argentine football opening tournament, Bichi Fuertes, a former River and Colón striker, spoke about the leniency shown toward Di María. “Unfortunately, they’re charging Di María for everything,” Fuertes said during a broadcast on La Página Millonaria.

“It’s the biggest mistake referees can make. It’s fine that it’s Di María, who gave us so much and is a world champion, but they’re making him look bad,” the former player said.

Fuertes spoke about the unnecessary need to force a result with Ángel Di María, given the world champion’s ability.