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Paredes and Di María share emotional reunion in Rosario
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Paredes and Di María share emotional reunion in Rosario

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Football stars Leandro Paredes and Ángel Di María shared an emotional reunion in Rosario, Argentina.
  • Both players, World Cup champions in 2022, met ahead of their respective club matches.
  • They also discussed a future plan to potentially form a coaching duo after retiring from playing.

Argentine football stars Leandro Paredes and Ángel Di María, both celebrated World Cup champions from 2022, shared a heartwarming reunion in Rosario. The meeting occurred shortly before their respective club commitments: Paredes with Boca Juniors facing Newell's Old Boys, and Di María with Rosario Central playing against River Plate. Paredes, now a midfielder for Boca, posted a picture of the reunion on Instagram with the caption "My friend." The two players, who have shared significant moments both on the national team and at clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, took advantage of their proximity in Argentina's league. Di María, who retired from international duty after the World Cup, and Paredes, still an active national team player, were seen chatting, laughing, and sharing mate, a traditional Argentine drink. Both sported their respective club training gear, highlighting their current allegiances while celebrating their enduring friendship. Their bond extends beyond the field, with discussions about a potential future coaching partnership. Di María, being older, expressed his desire to coach alongside Paredes after their playing careers conclude, even mentioning a potential plan to manage Rosario Central first, followed by Boca Juniors. They envision an offensive 4-3-3 formation, a style that Paredes apparently favors.

My friend

— Leandro ParedesParedes captioned a social media post featuring his reunion with Di María.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.