@FootynewsAngel Di Maria played for Central, yet his heart was set on joining his friends at the neighborhood club 1st of May. He felt a strong pull to compete alongside them, regardless of his official status with Central. His schedule was split: Sundays were dedicated to matches with Central, while his friends took the field on Saturdays in the Rosarina league. One day, he decided to bridge that gap and play with his crew. They faced off against Banco. During the match, an outsider’s father began shouting from the sidelines, exposing him. The man yelled repeatedly that Di Maria played for Central. To make this crossover possible, Di Maria had used a fake ID card. It belonged to someone who looked very similar to him. He had memorized every detail, the name, surname, passport number, and document number, so that if any issue arose, he could recite the information convincingly. He shared this strategy with his friends. Valentin posted a message regarding these events at 11:01 a.m. on 24/2/2026. In a separate recollection, Gonzalo Higuain described how Real Madrid began asking about him shortly after a specific period. The rumors surrounding a potential transfer were becoming increasingly real. His father entered his room while he was asleep to deliver the news. He told the sleeping striker that Real Madrid was going to buy him. Higuain, still half-asleep, dismissed it as a prank, telling his dad not to mess with him because he was not in the mood for jokes. But the news was genuine. Real Madrid purchased him when he was barely 19 years old. Knowing he was entering a locker room full of stars, he felt terrified and nervous on the plane. His father offered advice during the flight that helped him cope. He told Gonzalo to arrive with respect and admiration, but never fear. He warned that fear would cause him to fade away. The club bought him because they believed in his ability. His new teammates were just like him, only with established careers. They were peers. His father urged him to believe in himself while maintaining respect, assuring him he would do well.

@FootynewsAngel Di Maria played for Central, yet his heart was set on joining his friends at the neighborhood club 1st of May. He felt a strong pull to compete alongside them, regardless of his official status with Central. His schedule was split: Sundays were dedicated to matches with Central, while his friends took the field on Saturdays in the Rosarina league. One day, he decided to bridge that gap and play with his crew. They faced off against Banco. During the match, an outsider’s father began shouting from the sidelines, exposing him. The man yelled repeatedly that Di Maria played for Central. To make this crossover possible, Di Maria had used a fake ID card. It belonged to someone who looked very similar to him. He had memorized every detail, the name, surname, passport number, and document number, so that if any issue arose, he could recite the information convincingly. He shared this strategy with his friends. Valentin posted a message regarding these events at 11:01 a.m. on 24/2/2026. In a separate recollection, Gonzalo Higuain described how Real Madrid began asking about him shortly after a specific period. The rumors surrounding a potential transfer were becoming increasingly real. His father entered his room while he was asleep to deliver the news. He told the sleeping striker that Real Madrid was going to buy him. Higuain, still half-asleep, dismissed it as a prank, telling his dad not to mess with him because he was not in the mood for jokes. But the news was genuine. Real Madrid purchased him when he was barely 19 years old. Knowing he was entering a locker room full of stars, he felt terrified and nervous on the plane. His father offered advice during the flight that helped him cope. He told Gonzalo to arrive with respect and admiration, but never fear. He warned that fear would cause him to fade away. The club bought him because they believed in his ability. His new teammates were just like him, only with established careers. They were peers. His father urged him to believe in himself while maintaining respect, assuring him he would do well.