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Roma legend De Rossi gets hero’s welcome on home debut for Boca Juniors as Tevez scores in win over Aldosivi

Jack Figg

Published: 12:19, 19 Aug 2019
Updated: 13:01, 19 Aug 2019

DANIELE DE ROSSI was given a hero’s welcome as he made his home debut for Boca Juniors.

The former Roma midfielder was greeted with banners and cheers from the legendary Bombanera crowd as the Argentine giants beat Aldosivi 2-0.

De Rossi was given a hero’s welcome as he made his home debut for Boca Juniors — De Rossi was given a hero’s welcome as he made his home debut for Boca JuniorsCredit: EPA

Tevez scored the opener against Aldosivi in a 2-0 league win — Tevez scored the opener against Aldosivi in a 2-0 league winCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Ex-Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez scored the opener on 34 minutes before sub Eduardo Salvio doubled their lead 12 minutes from time.

Boca, who came third in the Superliga Argentina last season, trail River Plate and Arsenal de Sarandi after three games.

De Rossi scored on his debut against Almagro with a bullet header last week.

Despite the dream start Boca suffered a shock defeat as they crashed out of the Copa Argentina.

Boca managed to fluff their lines, drawing 1-1 before losing 3-1 on penalties.

Ex-Man City striker Tevez donned a blue headband during the home fixture — Ex-Man City striker Tevez donned a blue headband during the home fixtureCredit: AFP or licensors

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De Rossi ended his 18 year and 616 game career in Rome this summer.

Despite interest from David Beckham’s new MLS side Inter Miami - the Italian opted for a move to Argentina on a free transfer.

He also snubbed an offer to remain at Roma in a director's role.

The Italian joined Boca on a free transfer this summer — The Italian joined Boca on a free transfer this summerCredit: Getty Images - Getty

De Rossi scored on his debut against Almagro with a bullet header last week — De Rossi scored on his debut against Almagro with a bullet header last weekCredit: Getty Images - Getty

De Rossi was greeted with banners and cheers from the home crowd as the Argentine giants beat Aldosivi 2-0 — De Rossi was greeted with banners and cheers from the home crowd as the Argentine giants beat Aldosivi 2-0Credit: AFP or licensors

Fans welcome Di Rossi to the iconic Bombonera stadium — Fans welcome Di Rossi to the iconic Bombonera stadiumCredit: AFP or licensors

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