La Derecha Diario Di María spoke about the national team, Messi's future, and his current situation at Central.
El Fideo stated that he doesn't miss the Albiceleste, supported the new generation, and is confident that Messi will play another World Cup. Additionally, he is looking forward to the match against Boca and dreams of winning a title
It has already been a year since Ángel Di María left the Argentina National Team. After the triumph in the 2024 Copa América against Colombia, Fideo fully focused on club football, first at Benfica and now at Rosario Central. Beyond the nostalgia it might generate, he made it clear that his time with the Albiceleste is already over.
"I don't miss it. I felt it was the right time and many will agree with me: these guys are ready to continue on their own. A new generation is coming: Nico Paz, Garnacho, Thiago. They deserve to have matches. It makes me extremely happy," he explained in an interview with TyC Sports.
Meanwhile, he also spoke about Lionel Messi's future, one of his longest-standing teammates in the national team. The winger is confident that there is still a road ahead: "Leo hasn't retired yet. It will be his last Qualifiers, but he still has a World Cup ahead and will surely have another match afterwards."
He also clarified his absence from the match against Venezuela: "For me, it's not a farewell. That's why I didn't go. I spoke with him and I'm happy that he still has time left."
He also praised Lionel Scaloni: "We should give him a lifetime contract. Everything he achieved, what he's doing with the National Team, the players he's bringing up... Like Thiago Almada from MLS... Today he's a starter, he stands out in every match... It's not just what he achieved, but what he's doing with the younger players, what he's doing with the U-20. It's something very special, worthy of recognition."
His dream return to Central
Another topic he addressed in his conversation with TyC was his special present at Rosario Central. After fulfilling his wish to return to the club and scoring a stunning goal in the classic against Newell’s, he dreams of giving the institution a title. "With the goal against Newell’s, everything went to hell, ha. I always dreamed of coming back. I'm debuting again, these are wonderful feelings. I ended up winning the fans' hearts with the classic," he confessed.
Regarding his return, he added: "People saw very little of me because I left very young. Now having this opportunity to enjoy and bring them joy is something very important."
The clash against Boca and the duel with Paredes
Canalla's next challenge will be against Boca, this Sunday at the Gigante de Arroyito for the Torneo Clausura. There, Di María will have a special duel with Leandro Paredes: "Aside from what Boca is and what it generates because of the quality of players it has, facing Lea won't be easy. Paredes is more than a friend, I feel like he's a brother. He'll probably give me a little kick because he likes those things, but it will stay on the field."
Beyond the friendship, he made clear the importance of the match: "We didn't bet anything, we're calm. We're playing for a lot, they are as well as we are, the Libertadores and being at the top of the standings."
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