Copa América USA 2024

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

Angel Di Maria ends his international career with Argentina with another trophy.

By Emmanuel Mendez

Angel Di Maria cries as he walks off the pitch with the Argentina jersey on and the Argentina flag is next to him. (Source: FIFA World Cup Español X)
Angel Di Maria cries as he walks off the pitch with the Argentina jersey on and the Argentina flag is next to him. (Source: FIFA World Cup Español X)

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?"

This is Argentina's 16th Copa America trophy in the country's history. Argentina is now the most successful country in South America in this competition as they surpassed Uruguay, who are now the second most successful country in Copa America's history.

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.

Lionel Messi lifts the trophy with Di Maria and Otamendi

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.

Topics

Angel Di María

Copa América

Argentina National Team


Emmanuel Mendez

Emmanuel Mendez

Football journalist for over three years with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications. I follow and cover the top five European leagues as well as MLS, Liga MX, the US National team, and the Seleccion Mexicana (Mexican national team). A professional writer and editor with over three years of experience. Work consists of sports writing, copywriting, and content creation with knowledge of SEO. Editing is also a skill developed from writing articles and content throughout tasks co...

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