Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Chile (3-0), a ceremony was held at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires in honor of midfielder Angel di Maria, who retired from international football at the age of 36.
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Last summer, Di Maria announced his decision to retire after the 2024 Copa America. The footballer has played 145 matches for the Argentine national team, in which he scored 31 goals and made 32 assists. With the Albiceleste, he won the 2022 World Cup and the Copa America in 2021 and 2024.