Two days after the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup won by Argentina against Brazil (0-1) on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, Angel Di Maria indicated the moment of his international retirement.
After sixteen years playing for Argentina, Angel Di Maria decided it was time to move on. For the moment, it has only been fifteen years since the player who played for Benfica, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain played for the first time with his country’s A team in 2008. But after the Copa America 2024 will indeed be sixteen years. And it is after this competition, in which the Albiceleste are the defending champions, that the midfielder will hang up his international crampons. He confirmed it this Thursday on social networks, two days after the match won against Brazil (0-1).
“ Well, the final game of the playoffs has arrived for me. I cannot express in words what the public’s ovations did to my soul. I enjoyed every second of this affection and that of my teammates who are my friends. (…) The Copa America will be the last competition during which I will wear the Argentinian jersey. With pain deep in my soul and a lump in my throat, I will say goodbye to the most beautiful thing that has happened to me in my career. Wear this jersey, sweat and feel all the pride it brings. (…)“
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Sacred track record
So far, Angel Di Maria has made 136 caps for Argentina, scoring a total of 29 goals. In terms of achievements, the former Manchester United and Juventus can boast of a World Cup won in 2022, a Copa America won in 2021 and a gold medal won during the 2008 Olympic Games A CV that will make many salivate.
