Ángel Di María Referred to the National Team With Some Moving Words for His Former Teammates

Far from the field but close to the albiceleste heart, Di Maria left words for a closing chapter and at the same time an eternal legacy.

Eternal pride and gratitude

Ángel Di María chose social media to leave a message that moved the entire country. With words full of emotion, the Rosario native highlighted the dedication of his former teammates and the impact they had on society: "A country is proud of you. A country has come together again thanks to the love and the guts you showed in this World Cup. They are history, they are legends, and no one will be able to take that away from them." His phrases became a symbol of unity and recognition for a generation that made history.

The closing of an unforgettable chapter

The 2026 World Cup final was the first major match without Di María on the field, after 16 years of his career with the Albiceleste jersey. The player participated in four World Cups and was a key figure in historic titles such as the 2024 Copa América and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In the lead-up, he confessed that he wouldn't travel to avoid superstitions: "I didn't go and I'm not going to go. I don't want to be a jinx. I stay calm at home, I keep watching from there." With that decision, he sealed the end of a personal cycle, leaving space for the new generation to continue writing their own story.

Unconditional support for the team

Although he was not present in the stadium, Di María reaffirmed his absolute support: "The boys know they have my support from day one, so I'm supporting them as always." In statements to TN, he valued the generational change and the current state of the team: "I am very happy. Happy. I feel that I took an important step in letting go and allowing the younger ones to continue, and I think I did very well". His final assessment was conclusive: "The boys made it back to the final, and with what happened yesterday, I think nothing more can be asked of them." With those words, Fideo closed his chapter with the National Team, leaving a legacy of dedication, talent, and love for the jersey, and a message that will be etched in the memory of an entire country.