Veteran Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has decided against a return to his homeland and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old had been in negotiations to join Rosario Central of Argentina but had a change of heart when he and his family received abuse and threats.
“I am happy to stay at Benfica for one more year” to “continue to win titles,” the 36-year-old told the Benfica website. Di Maria helped Argentina win the World Cup and the Copa America and has starred with Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.