Rosario Central’s 2-0 victory over Newell’s Old Boys in the latest edition of the Rosario clásico sparked a social media exchange involving Ángel Di María’s wife, Jorgelina Cardoso, and a Newell’s fan who had previously provoked the player.
The incident unfolded after Di María scored the opening goal in the match, extending Rosario Central’s unbeaten streak against their rivals to six consecutive games. Prior to the game, a Newell’s supporter was filmed by TyC Sports asking, “Fideo, does your wife let you arrive on Sunday?” – a pointed jab at Di María and Cardoso.
Cardoso responded to the provocation following the final whistle, posting a video to her Instagram stories that juxtaposed the fan’s question with footage of Di María’s goal. Her accompanying message read, “We respect the Newell’s fans a lot, but I respond to loudmouths like you. A good mom always lets dad go see his kids,” according to reports from TN and Rosario3.
Di María, who played despite discomfort in his left adductor muscle, was substituted ten minutes after scoring. He later shared photos of the team’s celebration on his own Instagram account, including an image of a sticker depicting Cardoso, dubbed “Santa Jorgelina, Patron Saint of Canalla” (Rosario Central’s nickname), affixed to the window near his seat on the team bus.
The exchange highlights the intense rivalry between the two Rosario clubs and Cardoso’s history of publicly defending her husband against criticism and taunts from opposing fans. Infobae reported that What we have is not the first time Cardoso has engaged with critics online, demonstrating a consistent willingness to defend Di María’s reputation.
As of Monday, March 2, 2026, Newell’s Old Boys have not issued a statement regarding Cardoso’s post or the fan’s initial provocation.
