In the bright starry sky of the soccer world, Di Maria is undoubtedly the star that continues to shine. Recently, the Argentine legend, who will soon retire from the national team after the Copa America, fondly recalled his career in an interview, sharing his learning experience under the guidance of several world-class coaches, as well as the unforgettable time he spent playing alongside the Ballon d'Or winner.
Di Maria mentioned that he has played under famous coaches such as Mourinho, Ancelotti and Diego Maradona, each of whom inspired and influenced him in different ways. Mourinho's tactical guidance allowed him to quickly establish himself at Real Madrid after completing the treble at Inter Milan, while Carlo Ancelotti innovatively tailored a position for him to make the most of his role in the team and win the Champions League. Maradona, the legend of Argentine soccer, focused more on motivating his players and made Di Maria more courageous and fearless in national team matches.
Speaking about working with the Ballon d'Or winner, Di Maria said that dancing with legends such as Messi and Crow was one of the most valuable experiences of his career. He believes that Messi and Crow are so special because they think about winning all the time, and their desire and pursuit of victory has made them the best in football. Di Maria also humbly stated that although he failed to rank higher in the Ballon d'Or voting, he doesn't care about the accolades because he knows that the hard work and sweat he puts in on the field is real and can't be measured by awards.
In addition to Messi and Crow, Di Maria also spoke highly of young talents such as Benzema and Mbappe. He believes that Benzema possesses unique qualities in the world and is able to bring decisive goals to the team at critical moments, while Mbappe, with his extraordinary speed and keen insight, is an important weapon at the offensive end of the team.
Looking back on his experience at the World Cup, Di Maria was overwhelmed with emotion.The loss against France in the 2018 World Cup is still fresh in his mind, but he also understands how tough that game was and how strong the opponents were. And in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, he managed to avenge the loss and help Argentina win the title, a moment that became one of the greatest moments of his career. He thanked his teammates for their support and the coaching staff for trusting him to step up and contribute to the team at crucial moments.
Speaking about his decision to quit the national team soon, Di Maria said it was a well thought out decision. He wants to leave his place to the younger players so that they can show their talents on the international stage. At the same time, he also wanted to bring his national team career to a successful conclusion and leave with this Copa America trophy. He thanked all the fans who have supported him and the Argentine national team, whose enthusiasm and support have made him even more determined to fight for the team.
