After being crowned champion of America twice, the Argentine coach referred to the match played by Ángel Di María. Against Colombia, “Fideo” played his last match in the Argentine national team.
The technical director of the Argentine National Team, Lionel Scaloni, highlighted that Angel Di Mariawho played his last match with the national team. “ He leaves as a legend“, he said after Argentina’s victory that made them two-time champions of America.
Scaloni He also revealed that “There was no way to convince him” to continue playing with the National Team and he highlighted: “The ending was like a movie“He has a higher hierarchy than a lot of footballers.”
Scaloni’s words for Di Maria
“He has played spectacular games with us, but today’s was one of the best. In addition to playing well, he had the attitude to press when the team was there and his legs weren’t working,” said the Argentine national team coach.
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“The team never ceases to surprise. It was a very difficult match against a very difficult opponent,” he said and analyzed the development of the match in which the National Team won 1-0 with a goal from Lautaro Martínez: “We did not have a good first half, But in the second half we improved and deserved to win. In extra time, the team always gives something extra. I am eternally grateful for how they offer themselves.“.
He added: “I am very happy because people are happy. That’s what the players play for and that’s what we, the ones who manage the National Team, are here for.“.
Finally, he also expressed his happiness for Spain’s title at the European Championship: “I live there and I also know the coach (Luis de la Fuente). If the Finalissima is played we will have a problem because the family will be divided.“.
Incidents outside the stadium
Before the final, during the entrance to the Hard Rock Stadiumwhere the Copa America final was played, were recorded several incidents and There were many supportersmainly from Colombia, who stayed without the possibility of entering the match scene.
Scaloni also referred to the embarrassing incidents that occurred before the match in the vicinity of the Hard Rock Stadium: “It’s difficult to express. We had to go out to play after waiting for our relatives to arrive. Some did not respond, we saw the videos that were circulating and we were not unaware of what was happening.”
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