Argentina icon Lionel Messi has confirmed he won’t retire from worldwide soccer after the Copa America ultimate on Sunday, July 15. His compatriot and good friend, Angel Di Maria, nonetheless, will now not accompany him on his journey, with the previous Actual Madrid winger reiterating his determination to finish his worldwide journey after this weekend’s ultimate.
Argentina Reached Copa America Closing With Win Over Canada
Defending champions Argentina prolonged their unbeaten run in Copa America 2024, beating Canada 2-0 within the first semi-final on the Metlife Stadium on Tuesday, July 9. Within the twenty second minute, Rodrigo De Paul performed a by means of ball for Julian Alvarez, which the Manchester Metropolis man managed and despatched into the again of the web. La Albiceleste bought the insurance coverage objective within the 51st minute, with Messi tapping in Enzo Fernandez’s supply from point-blank vary. It was the Inter Miami star’s first objective in Copa America 2024.
Argentina will meet both Uruguay or Colombia within the Copa America 2024 ultimate on the Onerous Rock Stadium in Miami.
Lionel Messi Will Proceed After Copa, Angel Di Maria Will Bow Out
Talking to the press after the sport, Argentina captain Lionel Messi confirmed he wouldn’t retire from worldwide responsibility after the Copa America 2024 ultimate. He mentioned he was taking it in the future at a time and had not but thought of retiring.
The 37-year-old mentioned (through Irish Unbiased):
“As I’ve mentioned earlier than, I intend to proceed.
“I intend to maintain dwelling day-to-day with out fascinated about what’s going to come sooner or later or whether or not I’ll proceed or not. It’s one thing I simply stay every day. I’m 37 years and solely God is aware of when the top will likely be.”
Di Maria, then again, mentioned he at all times needed to bow out after the continental match.
The ex-Paris Saint-Germain winger said:
“It’s my final battle. There’s nothing left to say that I haven’t mentioned lots of instances earlier than.
“It’s my final sport. I’ve to say thanks to all Argentineans and to this technology that has allowed me to raise so many trophies.”
Di Maria has performed 144 video games for Argentina since making his debut in 2008, scoring 31 instances, offering 32 assists, and profitable one Copa America in addition to the FIFA World Cup. He has shared the pitch with Messi 140 instances all through his profession throughout membership and nation, combining for 16 targets.
