Ángel Di María has officially ended his 18-year career in European football and returned to his boyhood club, Rosario Central, in Argentina. His departure from European football was marked by an emotional farewell after Benfica's elimination by Chelsea in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which was his last match with the Portuguese club. Di María described Benfica as "pure love" and expressed deep affection for the club. After nearly two decades playing for European teams including Benfica, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain, he has now signed with Rosario Central, where he began his professional career. His return was met with emotional presentations and tributes, including a video homage from Rosario Central and a warm welcome from the Argentine Football Association. During his unveiling at Rosario Central, Di María was visibly moved to tears and stated that returning home was more meaningful than anything he had achieved in his career. He expressed his desire to retire at Rosario Central and his ambition to win a championship with the club. In his first match back, Di María scored a penalty but was forced to leave the game due to an injury sustained late in the match. The return has been widely covered and celebrated across multiple platforms, highlighting the significance of his homecoming to Argentine football and fans.