Argentina's Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025

English Woman's Journal - Argentina's Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025

SPORTS 07.08.2024

Argentina's Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025 / Photo: Charly TRIBALLEAU - AFP/File

Veteran Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has decided against a return to his homeland and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday.

Change text size:

The 36-year-old had been in negotiations to join Rosario Central of Argentina but had a change of heart when he and his family received abuse and threats.

"I am happy to stay at Benfica for one more year" to "continue to win titles," the 36-year-old told the Benfica website.

Di Maria helped Argentina win the World Cup and the Copa America and has starred with Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.

He joined Benfica in 2023 and helped them to second place in the Portuguese league.

My dream has always been to go back and play for Central and retire in their jersey," Di Maria said in July.

But the player said he was disgusted by the threats to which he and his family became victim when negotiations with Rosario Central were made public.

St.Reid--EWJ

FA Cup Second-Round Draw Confirmed for Non-League and Midlands Clubs

The FA Cup second-round draw has been finalized, setting up crucial ties for non-league teams aiming to reach the third round proper. Several clubs from the Midlands, including Burton Albion and Kidderminster Harriers, have secured their next opponents following recent victories over lower-league opposition.

Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

Tayyab Arif hits 57 on Pakistan Test debut against Sri Lanka

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Tayyab Arif smashed an aggressive half-century on debut and provided a new-look Pakistan lineup a confident start to the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Monday. The 20-year-old Tayyab struck nine boundaries and a six in his 57-run knock as Pakistan reached 137-2 at lunch on a greenish wicket that lured Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis to bowl first after winning the toss.

English Woman's Journal - Argentina's Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025