He had already received a long ovation, like a goodbye, during the last match of the Argentines’ qualifying campaign in March in Buenos Aires against Venezuela. As expected, Angel Di Maria confirmed in an interview with Argentinian media Olé that he would retire from international duty after the 2022 World Cup (November 21-December 18) in Qatar. At 34 and already 121 caps, the attacking midfielder should play in the Gulf for the fourth World Cup of his career.
“After this World Cup, it will be time, there are a lot of guys who are at international level, who are improving and little by little they will show that they are at this level, explains the player, who will leave PSG. this summer after seven seasons with the capital club. [Continuer avec l’Argentine] would be a bit selfish after so many years and having achieved what I wanted to achieve. »
A reunion with the Blues in Qatar?
Last summer, Angel Di Maria scored the only goal in the Copa America final against Brazil, allowing his selection to end a 28-year drought. In the Argentinian jersey, Angel Di Maria had achieved a very beautiful 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had missed the final lost against Germany (0-1, ap) through injury. In Qatar, he and his partners inherited a pool made up of Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Poland. Like four years ago in Russia (4-3), they could face the Blues in the round of 16.
Scorer for his farewell with Paris against Metz (5-0) ten days ago, the player was then celebrated by the ultras of PSG. We still do not know where he will evolve next season, even if Juventus Turin are interested in his profile.