After being booed in the match against Racing, Ángel Di María and Jorgelina Cardoso replied on social media: 'The virtual isn't real'

In recent times, Ángel Di María went from being loved to being rejected by Argentine soccer. The applause and ovations for the titles in Copa América tournaments, the World Cup and the Finalissima are far behind, and nowadays Fideo is the target of criticism for being indirectly part of the corruption of the AFA, which not only benefits his team, Rosario Central, through refereeing decisions, but even gave him a trophy that no other club knew was being contested at a desk.

This displeasure was reflected in the recent 2-1 victory of Canalla against Racing, in which he was the great standout with a truly brilliant three-finger shot to open the scoring. Near the end of the match, several Academia fans began to whistle at the world champion when he was substituted.

The situation quickly led to a strong reaction on social media, led by his wife, Jorgelina Cardoso, who posted a lengthy statement on Instagram to question what she considered a media narrative focused on rejection and not on recognition. "They show you the whistles when you leave the field, but nobody shows you the applause from Racing fans during the warm-up", she wrote alongside an image of the goal celebration.

In her message, Cardoso broadened the focus of the complaint and recalled the affection that Di María receives in different stadiums and from fans of several clubs. "They talk to you about Estudiantes' bad attitude, but nobody knows how many Pinchas told you "we're not all the same, we love you, star"", she commented. "They make you want to hate Newell's fans and there is not a day in your life when you do not run into a leper who showers you with praise", she pointed out, highlighting the applause that the footballer received at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa, which she described as "beautiful for Rosario".

The forward's wife also took aim at the supposed image of rejection from Boca and River: "Very many Bosteros and Millonarios say beautiful things to you to your face", she stated, before launching a direct criticism of the media. "Many media outlets only want to generate hatred, the only truth is the one you live on the street, the one nobody shows, the one nobody sees, the virtual is not the real", she concluded.

After this post, Di María himself joined the exchange and reinforced that idea in the comments on the post. "The virtual is not real. Reality is on the street. In Rosario, in Buenos Aires, wherever we are, we always receive affection from the people. And it is the only thing that has always mattered to us", the Canalla captain expressed. He also thanked his partner for her constant support: "I love you very much. Thank you for always being there. For supporting me at every moment. Let them throw. Every day we are stronger".

Later, without referring directly to the whistles, Fideo posted on his own Instagram account an image celebrating his goal, accompanied by a message that was read as a response to the criticism: "From Rosario and from Central. Glory has no price. Let's go for more". Cardoso once again backed him with another forceful phrase: "Throw dirt and the flower keeps blooming, throw stones and the castle keeps growing. ALWAYS BUT ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE CHAMPION OF MY LIFE. I love you so much".