Everyone will rightfully always mention Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona first. Those names deserve tons of respect. But we should never neglect those who have been their “little helpers”, knowing to step in when it matters most. One of them was Angel Di Maria.Smells like Messi’s three-peat! Argentina grab another Copa America titleThe man who was mainly in the shadow, but didn’t mind because the shadow was cast by, for the Argentinians, the best ever – Lionel Messi. And if there ever was a case where a name – Angel – revealed much about someone, it happened to him. He was always there to be the national team’s guardian angel, to be Messi’s wingman, but also spread his wings when necessary and take Argentina towards victory. Last night, legendary Angel Di Maria called an end to his successful international career. And after another Copa America trophy! Is there a better way to say goodbye?!We are eternally grateful Angel DI maria A goal in the World cup final against France. A goal in the Olympic final against Nigeria.A goal in the Copa America final against Brazil.A goal in the Finalissima against Italy. A legendary footballerpic.twitter.com/oHRrg5cGIO— Hustin (@A_Tooshi_) July 15, 2024 Summarizing his international career, we can note the following: two Copa Americas (2021 & 2024), FIFA World Cup (2022), and Finalissima (2022). But Di Maria wasn’t just some supporting actor in all those successes. Often, he would take the lead role. He scored a winner against Brazil no less than in Rio de Janeiro in the Copa America 2021 final, against France in the 2022 World Cup final, and against Italy in the 2022 Finalissima.From the 2008 Olympics to the 2024 Copa America final.Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria have been through it all together 🇦🇷💙 pic.twitter.com/82xpqrIzpd— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 15, 2024 Last but not least, back in 2008, Di Maria was the Olympic champion with Argentina, once more alongside Messi. All this is more than enough for a place among La Albiceleste legends. But neither there would he be in the centre position like Leo or Diego. He would stay away like a real wingman, ready to step up and spread his angelic wings whenever it’s necessary. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8213618##
