Alongside Lionel MessiThe Angel di Maria have been one of the few players to redeem themselves with Argentina After several heartbreaking defeats in large finals. However, Benfica -Star recently made a sincere admission about the remaining effects of these losses and revealed, “I still take pills. “
After being hit by defeat in the 2014 World Cup and Copa America Finals 2015 and 2016, Di Maria was often criticized for not replicating his European success with the national team. In an interview with Argentine Outlet Infobae, the wing opened up about the emotional toll that the losses took and say:
“Because of that, I still take pills. I could lower the dose, I’m much better, but it’s also a bit addictive. It happened a lot to (Carlos) Billiards (Argentina’s legendary coach), Many people said so, but I’m much better in that sense. These are things that stay with you, marking you“He told journalist Joaquin Alvarez.
Di Maria also discussed how little recognition is given to law that reaches the final but does not win, and regrets to remember the law that comes to cards: “Who is talking about these guys? No. No one remembers these things. They only remember if you win, and that’s it … I’ve said it many times when we became world champion, when we won Copa America, I always said that these trophies were also for the previous generation.
“Sometimes you need the little happiness for everything to change. I will always remember these generations because they taught me a lotAnd this generation that helped me achieve what I always wanted. I also learned a lot from them“Of Mary reflected.
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Despite the fight, Di Maria has cemented her place in Argentina’s football history. His goal in three of the last four finals that won has helped reshape his picture, Now stands as one of the country’s most iconic and influential players.
No “last dance” for Di Maria in Argentina?
In front of 2024 Copa America, Di Maria announced her decision to retire from international service, regardless of the result. At Benfica, the wing continues to perform at a high level, with 14 goals and 8 assists in 32 matches this season.
When asked about his potential participation in the next World Cup, Di Maria’s expectations and acknowledged: “Actually, I don’t know. As we just said, I get 37 now, and as Leo said, it’s about taking that game after play. It’s about seeing how you feel, how your body reacts. I’ve had two relapses of a muscle stem that kept me out for four or five days, and now I’m back again, But my body is fighting.
He also reflected on his decision to retire from the national team and noted that it felt like the right time. “I left as I wantedNot knowing if we would win Copa America or not, but it was the last, and that happened just that. I said (Lionel) Staircase in the field, and I asked him, ‘What better way can I leave?“He spoke in my ear and said,“ Stay here. ” And I told him: ‘No, it’s time, I’m done. “”
