‘I’ll leave Argentina National Team after…’ – Angel Di Maria sets out timeline for his international retirement

Angel Di Maria currently has 134 international caps with 29 goals scored.

‘I’ll leave Argentina National Team after…’ – Angel Di Maria sets out timeline for his international retirement

Angel Di Maria (Source: via GOAL)

Angel Di Maria has announced his will to retire from the Argentina National Team after the Copa America in 2024. This marks the end of an illustrious International career by the Argentinian that has spanned over 15 years. 

In an interview with Todo Pasa, Angel Di Maria confirmed the news of retirement stating, “I will leave Argentina national team after Copa América — it’s over for me.” Less than a year ago Di Maria played a crucial role in Argentina’s World Cup success, scoring in the finals against France. Now, the 35-year-old has decided to call it a day and is set to retire from the National Team after the Copa America in 2024, which will be held in the United States of America.  

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In his interview, Di Maria spoke fondly of his Argentine compatriot and friend, Lionel Messi. “I hugged Messi at PSG and told him: the only thing I’m grateful for is to have been able to play with you in a club, to be able to see you every day”, Di Maria revealed. The two have achieved everything at the International level together, starting with Argentina’s Copa America in 2021, the Nation’s first in 28 years. Followed by winning the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions, the two achieved their life’s greatest achievement together in Qatar as the duo lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, both reduced to tears upon realizing the magnitude of their success. 

By the time the Copa America rolls around, Angel Di Maria has had an illustrious final 3 years for Argentina.

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A Summary of Angel Di Maria’s International Career

Angel Di Maria made his International debut in 2008 against Paraguay in a 1-1 draw – at the age of 20 – under then-coach Alfio Basile. His performances earned him a call-up to the 2010 World Cup with Argentina coach, Diego Maradona playing Di Maria in every match of the tournament. 

Angel Di Maria, Diego Maradona
(L-R) Angel Di Maria, Diego Maradona (Source: via TyC Sports)

Di Maria since then has been a mainstay for the Argentine National Team appearing in 5 different editions of the Copa America, appearing in 3 finals and lifting the most recently held tournament in 2021 after chipping Brazilian Goalkeeper, Ederson in the finals. The 2022 FIFA World Cup was Di Maria’s 4th appearance in the tournament and also marked the 8th year since making the finals in 2014, this time however, lifted the World Cup at the end of the day.

In the FIFA World Cup season 2022, Ángel Di María played 4 matches (plus 1 as a sub). They had 3 shots on target from a total of 4 shots and scored 1 goal. Ángel Di María averaged 28 passes per match with a pass completion rate of 88%, and had 1 assist. Ángel Di María received 0 yellow cards and 0 red cards. The last match for Ángel Di María was against Santa Clara in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, when the match result was a 3-0 Benfica home win. While, In the UEFA Europa League season 2022/23, Ángel Di María played 6 matches.

They had 10 shots on target from a total of 12 shots and scored 4 goals . Ángel Di María averaged 45 passes per match with a pass completion rate of 80%, and had 0 assists. Ángel Di María received 0 yellow cards and 0 red cards. The average Infogol Player Rating for Ángel Di María in the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 season was 7.45.

Now distancing himself from La Albiceleste’s defense of the World Cup in 2026, Angel Di Maria’s last International tournament appearance is set to take place in 2024 when the Argentines defend their Copa America title.

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