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80 points to win the runner-up! 37-year-old Di Maria burst into tears + announced her departure from the Portuguese Super League and may go to the United States to join forces with Messi again

12:27am, 19 May 2025Football

On May 18, the Portuguese Super League ended. In the last round, Benfica was tied 1-1 by Braga. In the end, Benfica ranked second in the standings, only 2 points behind the top. After the game, 37-year-old Di Maria officially announced her departure.

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Before this round of the game, Benfica and Portuguese scored 79 points. Due to the superior performance of the two sides' confrontation, Portuguese ranks first in the standings. In the last round, Portuguese Sports played against Guimaraes at home, while Benfica challenged Braga away.

In this crucial game, Portugal won 2-0 at home, and Yorke scored in the game. On another field, Benfica was not so lucky. In the 24th minute, they conceded the goal first. In the 63rd minute, Benfica scored and tied the score, but ultimately failed to reverse.

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After the 34th round of the league, Portuguese ranked first with 82 points and won the championship, while Benfica had 80 points, ranking second. For Benfica fans, this result is really too unacceptable. Last season, they also won the runner-up.

In this game, Di Maria came on as a substitute in the 59th minute, giving away assists to help her teammates equalize the score. After the game, he walked around the court to thank Benfica fans, and tears were once in his eyes. He then confirmed on social media that he would leave the team this summer: "This is the last time I wear this jersey to participate in the Portuguese Super League. Thank you for your support."

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This summer, the contract between Di Maria and Benfica will expire. This season, he has never experienced aging, making 39 appearances, scored 15 goals and assisted 10 times. It is reported that Di Maria will leave the team completely after playing for Benfica’s Club World Cup.

As for Di Maria's next stop, the media has no clear statement yet. It is reported that Miami International, where Messi plays for, is still actively talking to the Angels, hoping that he can play football with the United States.

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