Di Maria, the big announcement

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By: Manu Tournoux

Di Maria, the big announcement

Argentina star World Cup winner Angel Di Maria has revealed he will retire from international duty after the 2024 Copa América.

The Argentina legend has confirmed that she will not take part in the Albiceleste’s defense of the world title in 2026, as she will retire from international duty after the 2024 Copa América.

Di Maria also revealed what he said to Lionel Messi before leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the 2021/22 season.

In an interview with Todo Pasa, Di Maria said: “I will leave the Argentina national team after the Copa América, it’s over for me. I hugged Messi at PSG and told him: the only thing I’m grateful for is to have been able to play with you in a club, to be able to see you every day. »

The 35-year-old winger has been capped 134 times for the national team, where he has scored 29 goals. He played a crucial role in Argentina’s victory at the Copa América in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022, scoring in both finals against Brazil and France respectively.

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