Di Maria retires from the Argentina national team, his first words after winning Copa America USA 2024

Angel Di Maria finished his career with the Argentina national team today after leaving the pitch in the 117th minute. Di Maria was very emotional when leaving the pitch, but he was also very happy because Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America USA 2024 Final. Di Maria won his second Copa America trophy with the Argentina national team and ended his international career with this important trophy. Di Maria spoke right after Argentina won their second Copa America trophy in a row. Di Maria said, "I don't know what to say. I have many beautiful sensations in my body. I am eternally grateful to a generation that gave me everything. Today I am leaving this way. What could be better than this way, right?"

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Lautaro Martinez was the hero for Argentina tonight as he scored in the 112th minute, assisted by Giovani Lo Celso. Messi was very happy when Martinez scored the goal as he won his second Copa America trophy of his career. The historic goal makes Messi's international career even greater.

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Messi is the captain of the national team, but he made sure to share the money with Di Maria and Otamendi, who are the other captains of the team and who will retire from the national team. They all lift the trophy together along with the rest of the team.