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Argentine football fan imprisoned for threatening Di Maria's club transfer
An Argentine football supporter has been jailed for his involvement in an intimidation campaign related to Angel Di Maria's transfer to Rosario Central. The threats emerged amid a power dispute among ultras from rival club Newell's Old Boys.
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A fan from Newell's Old Boys in Argentina has received a jail sentence for participating in a threatening campaign connected to the veteran footballer's move to Rosario Central, authorities confirmed. The intimidation efforts were rooted in internal conflicts among the club's ultra groups as Di Maria prepared for his return to South American football.
Di Maria, who spent much of his career in European leagues including stints at Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, announced his transfer to Rosario Central in 2023. The move proved controversial among certain factions of supporters at the rival Newell's Old Boys club based in the same Argentine city.
The prosecution determined that members of Newell's Old Boys ultras orchestrated the threatening campaign as part of a broader power struggle within their supporter network. The conflict reflected deeper tensions between different ultra groups vying for influence within the club's fan base.
Authorities did not disclose additional details regarding the specific nature of the threats or other individuals potentially involved in the intimidation campaign. The case highlights ongoing concerns about fan violence and intimidation within Argentine football, a sport where ultra groups have historically wielded significant influence over club affairs.