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Angel di Maria is facing an uncertain future. |
According to exclusive information from A Bola , the Portuguese club is carefully considering extending the contract of this 37-year-old striker.
"El Fideo" (The Noodle), Di Maria's nickname, has become an icon and one of Benfica's brightest stars in recent times. However, a series of injury nightmares has left the club's management questioning the player's ability to maintain his form.
In the match against Vitoria de Guimaraes on April 19, Di Maria had to leave the field in the 53rd minute due to sudden pain in his right thigh. This was the third time in 2025 that the Argentine star had to sit out due to physical problems. Notably, the series of injuries caused him to miss up to 11 important matches, a number that is not commensurate with the "huge" salary of 4 million euros/year that this striker is receiving.
However, the door is not completely closed on Di Maria. The Eagles (nicknamed Benfica) have decided to keep him in the squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup - the perfect stage for the Argentine star to assert his worth.
The special match on June 17th when Benfica faces Boca Juniors will have special meaning for Di Maria. This is not only a clash between two big teams but also an opportunity for this player to prove that the "fire" inside him has not yet gone out.
Ironically, Di Maria will have to sit out this week's Portuguese Cup semi-final. Fans are anxiously waiting to see if the "Winged Angel" will recover in time to participate in the remaining matches of the National Championship and create a happy ending to his journey in the leaf-shaped country.
A year ago, Benfica had to "beg" Di Maria to stay. Now, football is always changing unpredictably, and the star who shined at the 2022 World Cup is facing the harsh reality of age and injury.
Source: https://znews.vn/di-maria-gio-ra-sao-post1547818.html
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