On the night of Thursday to Friday, Argentina will face Chile for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A match that will take place in Buenos Aires, in the Monumental stadium. In parallel with this match, the AFA (Argentine Football Federation) has decided to pay tribute to Angel Di Maria (36 years old). Indeed, El Fideo (145 caps, 31 goals and 32 assists) ended his career in the national team after the title won at the Copa América during the summer. Olé explains that his country has decided to put him in the spotlight during the Argentina-Chile match. Authorized to travel to his homeland by Benfica, the former PSG player is expected to enter the field with his family before the match. If FIFA refuses, he will only enter the pitch after the match.
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Olé adds that videos of the best moments of Di Maria’s career with the national team will be shown on the stadium’s giant screens. Other surprises are also planned to celebrate this great champion who is likely to have an unforgettable evening. The Argentine coach, Lionel Scaloni, is expecting a great party. “It is well deserved. He deserved a tribute from his people, with his people, and that is what he will receive. He was one of the best footballers in the history of the national team and he left a memory, an indelible legacy. Everyone must hold on to what he has done. Never give up, have difficult moments and continue… because that is life and football. Beyond the titles, he left an indelible legacy. And on top of that, he is a spectacular boy who has shown, on rare occasions, everything he is.”. Di Maria will appreciate.
Pub. the 05/09/2024 16:52
Updated on 06/09/2024 00:17
