Angel Di María, the Argentina winger, has announced his retirement from international football after the 2024 Copa América final against Colombia on Sunday. The 36-year-old, who has represented Argentina for 15 years, scored the winning goal in the 2021 Copa América final against Brazil and also found the net in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup final triumph over France.
Angel Di María, nicknamed “Fideo” (Noodle) due to his skinny frame, has scored 31 goals in 144 appearances for Argentina, having played in six Copa Américas and four World Cups. He also struck the winner in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Nigeria to win Olympic gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed his desire for Di María to end his international career with a goal in the final, just as he did in the previous two major finals. Di María, who returned to Portuguese champions Benfica this year, has found it difficult to say goodbye, but he is determined to leave through the “big door” after giving everything for the national team.
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has left the door open for Angel Di María to potentially reverse his decision, hoping that another emotional night for the team might prompt a rethink. However, Di María has made up his mind, and the team respects his decision, even though they would love to see him continue.