July 10th Argentina secured their place in the Copa America final after defeating Canada 2-0 in the semi-final.
“Angel” Di Maria started the game and was substituted in the 78th minute. He recorded the most attempts of the game with 5, completing 3 successful dribbles and providing 3 key passes.
In a post-game interview with an Argentinian radio station, Di Maria responded to questions about his international career. “I’m not ready for my last game with the national team, but it’s time. I think I’ll leave the Argentina national team with my head held high, no matter the result of the final. I gave everything. I always gave my life for this shirt, sometimes I couldn’t, but recently I did. I thank everyone who supported me.”
At the age of 36, Di Maria has played 143 times for Argentina, scoring 31 goals and providing 32 assists. He won the 2022 World Cup, 2021 Copa America, 2022 South American-European Super Cup, and the 2008 Olympic Games with Argentina. He also reached the final of the 2014 World Cup but missed the final due to injury, ultimately finishing as runner-up.
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