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Di María: My World Cup ended with victory over England
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Di María: My World Cup ended with victory over England

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ángel Di María, a key player in Argentina's national team, stated that his personal World Cup ended with the victory against England.
  • He emphasized that this match, not the final, generated the greatest emotion for the fans and the nation.
  • Di María, who retired from international football after winning the Copa America in 2024, is considered one of Argentina's most important footballers of the last two decades.

Ángel Di María, a celebrated figure in Argentine football, revealed that for him, the World Cup culminated in the victory against England, not the final match. The former national team player, who concluded his international career after the 2024 Copa America win, considers the triumph over England the tournament's emotional peak.

"The World Cup ended when we beat England," Di María stated. Although Argentina advanced to the final after this victory, he highlighted that this particular match evoked the strongest emotions among fans and the entire nation. He reflected on the final against Spain, acknowledging their strong play and difficulty in maintaining possession.

The World Cup ended when we beat England.

— Ángel Di MaríaDi María stated that his personal World Cup experience concluded with the victory against England.

However, Di María's greatest joy stemmed from the win against a major rival. "For me, the World Cup ended in the semi-finals when we beat England... that was the greatest joy for the whole country," he added. After more than fifteen years with Argentina, Di María retired as a pivotal player of his generation, second only to Lionel Messi in importance for the team over the past two decades. His trophy cabinet includes a World Cup, two Copa Americas, and a Finalissima.

For me, the World Cup ended in the semi-finals when we beat England... that was the greatest joy for the whole country.

— Ángel Di MaríaDi María explained that the win against England, not the final, represented the peak emotional moment of the tournament for him and Argentina.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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