Di María: Wants World Cup, but says his time is up | OneFootball

The Rosario Central player reiterated his feelings for the Albiceleste but assured that "the cycle is over." Additionally, he chose what he considered the most important title and explained the differences between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ángel Di María acknowledged that the Argentine National Team is always tempting, especially with the World Cup so close, but he has accepted that it is a thing of the past. “It's not that I don't want to, but I've completed a cycle. I achieved everything I wanted, and a new generation is coming,” he stated in an interview with As.

The Rosario Central footballer emphasized that “now it's time for others”. He also recounted how he decided to retire from the Albiceleste and added: “After Qatar, I had already made the decision, but the guys (his teammates) convinced me to play the Copa América, and luckily it ended with the title. It was like a movie”.

Regarding the most important moment with the Argentine National Team, Fideo chose the 2021 Copa América. “We were coming off a 28-year drought, and personally, it was a breakthrough because I was doing well in clubs but not winning with my country. With that heavy burden on my shoulders, that final against Brazil with my goal was one of the most beautiful moments”, he stated.

The forward also highlighted the World Cup victory in Qatar and explained that “it surely holds more value, but each one is a reward for sacrifice.” Meanwhile, he emphasized the 37 trophies he has won so far in his career and added: “None can be underestimated.”

When it came to pointing out the differences between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he had as teammates, Di María was clear. “Cris was all about work and effort to be number one, but Leo would drink mate in the locker room and then show that he had a God-given gift to be the best”, he assured.

When defining the Portuguese player, with whom he shared a team at Real Madrid and forged a great relationship, the canalla attacker expressed that “at a professionalism level, there's no one like him for his way of working and maintaining himself”. Finally, he concluded, “He coincided with the era of the Flea, and that complicated his objective quite a bit”.

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