Angel Di Maria Receives Hero’s Welcome As He Returns to Benfica After 13 Years: Video
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After 13 years away, Angel Di Maria is back at Benfica.
The 2022 World Cup winner played for the Portuguese giants between 2007 and 2010 before moving to Real Madrid, where he became one of the best wingers in the sport. Hundreds of fans welcomed the 35-year-old, who spent last season with Italian side Juventus.
The Argentinalegend signed a one-year deal and is hoping to help the team defend the title they won last season in outstanding fashion.
The former Paris Saint-Germain winger won the Portuguese league and cup double in his last season with Benfica before moving to Real Madrid. In Spain, he won La Liga, two domestic cups, and the 2014 Champions League. He was the Man of the Match in the final against bitter rivals Atletico Madrid.
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FootballHe also played for PSG for seven years, where he won 22 major trophies, per Transfermarkt.
Di Maria gets hero's welcomeThe former Manchester United forward signed a contract and was presented on Thursday afternoon, July 6, at Estádio da Luz. As he emerged to greet the fans, he was met with loud cheers. He was emotional as he thanked the Benficasupporters.
He made his debut in August 2007 against FC Copenhagen in the second leg of the third qualifying round for the Champions League. He played 45 games in his first season in Portugaland scored one goal, and added six assists. He won his first trophy with the club, participating in all five matches of the
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