Di Maria receives emotional ovation in Rosario-Newell's derby during Messi tribute

At the stadium of Rosario Central, the atmosphere of the Rosario-Newell's derby always brings dramatic and emotional matches. The match between Rosario Central as the host and Newell's Old Boys took place on a recent day and has become the focus of Argentine sports media. In the first half, in the 10th minute, a touching moment occurred when the Argentina Football Association (AFA) requested the audience to be silent for one minute tribute to Lionel Messi, the national hero preparing to retire. In that moment, Ángel Di Maria, the star of Rosario Central, received a warm ovation from the home fans. Di Maria, who has been close friends with Messi for 16 years, allowed the fans to give him ovation as a gesture of respect and affection.