De Paul spoke about the threat received from Di María in Rosario: “Moved and with tears”

After the 3-1 that the Argentina national team obtained in the early hours of this Wednesday first Costa Rica as part of the preparation for the Copa América 2024, Rodrigo DePaul He left football matters aside for a moment to make room for a personal event he had to experience a few days ago. Angelo Di Mariawho received a threat upon entering a town near Rosario where they usually rest with their family when they are in their hometown.

“I was only with him in the morning because we got up early. Obviously I won’t talk about very internal things, but seeing him moved and with tears…”, commented the world champion midfielder on the situation experienced by his teammate, who more than once hinted at his intention to return to Rosario Central in the not too distant future, the club where he made his debut in Serie A. Division.

In a press conference held at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, De Paul regretted that the Benfica footballer, another of the pillars of Argentina’s consecration at Qatar 2022, has to suffer episodes of intimidation similar to those that Rosario has suffered in recent years times.

“I think if there is anyone who He doesn’t deserve not to have the chance to return to our country When he wants it, it’s him. I am very sorry that these things happen in our country,” added De Paul.

Finally, he underlined: “I know well what happened there and It seems very serious to mebut I think that the love he has for his country, for his city and his club, does not change.”

Last week, Di María mentioned the insecurity situation that exists in Rosario, which has imposed, for example, several forced measures by transport services, and acknowledged that this affects him.

The transfer of the captain’s ribbon

Against Costa Rica, De Paul, who started from the bench and came on in the second half, received the captain’s ribbon from Di Maríawhen he left the playing field.

“Thank you, thank you very much,” the midfielder managed to say on the field of play, when Di María was replaced 10 minutes before the end of normal time, hugging him.

Later, after 3am this Wednesday, the former Racing footballer dedicated an Instagram story about that situation to Di María. “Thank you brother”, wrote De Paul together with two hearts, one blue and one white, and an emotional emoji.