Boca Juniors: Squad News, Neymar's Jersey Reaction, Tevez on Paredes
Boca Juniors: Get the squad for Central Córdoba, Neymar's reaction to the Xeneize jersey, and Tevez's praise for Leandro Paredes. All the latest news!
Boca Juniors is experiencing a busy Friday, May 1, 2026, with several significant updates. The Xeneize club is preparing for its trip to Santiago del Estero to face Central Córdoba, with the squad list already defined by Claudio Ubeda. Furthermore, details have emerged regarding Neymar Júnior's reaction to receiving a Boca Juniors jersey and Carlos Tevez's strong statements praising Leandro Paredes.
Neymar Júnior's presence in Argentina, training at the Pedro Pompilio complex, caused quite a stir. Recently, Alexandre Mattos, Santos' executive football director, revealed on Fox Sports that the Brazilian star "really liked it when he received the jersey with his name and Román's," a gift from the Xeneize institution prior to a Copa Sudamericana 2026 match.
Separately, Carlos Tevez, current head coach of Talleres de Córdoba, showered Leandro Paredes with praise for his return to Boca Juniors. Tevez emphasized the importance of returning to the club in full physical condition, not at the end of one's career, clearly referencing the world champion's decision to come back in mid-2025.
The 'Apache' was emphatic in his opinion: "If you want to be an idol at Boca, you have to come back in your prime, not at the end of your career," Carlos Tevez stated, commending Leandro Paredes' attitude. He added that otherwise, "it won't work, and you'll be forgotten," highlighting the commitment required to succeed at the club.
Regarding the match against Central Córdoba, Claudio Ubeda has finalized the squad list. Despite the intention to field an alternative starting eleven, there were no major absences among the players traveling to Santiago del Estero for the May 1, 2026, encounter.