2024-07-15 11:17:06
Angel Di Maria announced his retirement from international football in November last year. He then said that he wants to bid farewell to international football by playing the 2024 Copa America.
This Monday morning (July 15, 2024) the midfielder retired after winning a record 16th Copa America title. “It was my dream to retire from the national team just like this,” Di Maria said after Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal after 112 minutes of extra time as Colombia beat Colombia 1-0 to win the title. Argentina is my country, my love. Thank you.’
The 36-year-old Di Maria played four World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022) for Argentina. After being runner-up in 2014, he won the title in 2022.
In addition, he became the runner-up in 2015 and 2016 Copa America and the champion in 2021. Then he also won the title in 2024 Copa America.
Before that, he played for Argentina in the Under-20 World Cup in 2007 and won the title. He played in the Olympic Games in 2008. Argentina won the gold medal by scoring in the final. Besides, he also won the title of the finals held with the champions of Copa and Euro.
He made his debut for Argentina in 2008. After playing 145 matches in his international career, he scored 31 goals. 32 assists.