Legendary Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has already said he is retiring after this tournament and reiterated it numerous times. The 36-year-old scored the game-winner in the 2021 Copa America final, and scored again in the 2022 World Cup final against France and in the Finalissima win over Italy. Now, he’ll have a chance to retire at the very top.
“I don’t think I’d be able to have dreamt this,” Di Maria said. “I’m so grateful to this generation of players, because it’s thanks to them I’ve been able to accomplish all of this. It’s thanks to them that my last game with the national team will be a final.”
He may not be the only player making his final appearance in an Argentina shirt. Nicolas Otamendi could also be playing his final game for the senior team — though he was also named for the Olympic squad. Otamendi has made 116 appearances for Argentina, and played in three World Cups, and was a part of both the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup champion teams.
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