Angel Di Maria

Di Maria studying to become a coach after retirement

The 36-year-old retired from international football after winning his second Copa America trophy in July.

2026 WC Qualifiers / Scaloni’s new-look Argentina to welcome Chile

Coach Lionel Scaloni will present a team without captain Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria after a long time. The two significant absences force the World Cup winning coach to think about a renewed composition of the national team.

Messi absent from Argentina's qualifiers squad; Dybala recalled

The reigning world champions will also be without Angel Di Maria after the veteran winger's international retirement.

Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025

The 36-year-old had been in negotiations to join Rosario Central of Argentina but had a change of heart when he and his family received abuse and threats.

Pig's head threat sees Di Maria abandon return to Argentina

"There was a threat at my sister's business: it was a box with a pig head and a bullet in the forehead, and a note that said that if I returned to (Rosario) Central, the next head was that of my daughter Pia," Di Maria told TV station Rosario3.

'The truth is, this was written, it was this way'

"I have so many beautiful feelings and I am eternally grateful to this generation and today I am leaving in this way with a title," Di Maria said.

‘Life gave me more than I could ever ask for’

Affectionately known as El Fideo, who has scored historic goals in the last three Albiceleste finals, posted a picture with the Rosario superstar and one of his great partners and teammates in the national team for the last 16 years.

Messi hopes Di Maria retires with a goal in Copa final

Di Maria, 36, announced in November his plans to retire from internationals after representing his country for 15 years and Messi wants him to get his name on the scoresheet as he did against Brazil to clinch the continental title in 2021 and against France as they won the 2022 World Cup final.

Big-match star Di Maria poised to deliver in last dance

Affectionately known as El Fideo, Di María is a hero, part of a successful Argentine generation that has been prominent over the last decade: from the 2014 World Cup to the 2024 Copa America.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

Di Maria inspires Argentina

Argentina shrug off the absence of Lionel Messi to beat Chile 2-1 in the Copa America on Monday, with an emotional Angel Di Maria scoring the opening goal and dedicating it to his grandmother, who passed away before the game.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

Argentina 2-1 Chile: No Messi, no worries

Argentina shrug off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to launch their Copa America Centenario campaign with a 2-1 defeat of defending champions Chile.

December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015

Jose Mourinho sacking has Chelsea in race for Bayern's Pep Guardiola

Manchester United and Manchester City look to be leading the race for Pep Guardiola should he announce he will depart Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015

Colombia 0-1 Argentina: Martino's men grab vital World Cup win

Lucas Biglia's goal gave Gerardo Martino a lifeline in the Argentina hotseat, as the nation downed Colombia 1-0 to put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

Brazil fightback thwarts Argentina

Ten-man Brazil came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Argentina on Friday in a tense World Cup qualifying battle between the two South American superpowers.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Real Madrid: Ronaldo & Zlatan off target as heavyweight clash ends in stalemate

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid cancelled each other out at Parc des Princes to ensure top spot in Champions League Group A remains very much up for grabs.

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Paraguay 0-0 Argentina: Martino's men continue without victory in World Cup qualifiers

Argentina remain winless in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup without Messi after a 0-0 draw in a physical clash with Paraguay at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco.

October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015

Argentina 0-2 Ecuador: Martino's men crumble without Messi & Aguero

Argentina were below-par all evening and finally slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador in Buenos Aires, as the absences of Messi and Aguero were felt keenly up-front.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Louis van Gaal killed Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria at Man Utd

Manchester United boss "killed" the Argentine winger during his time at Old Trafford according to Former PSG star Edouard Cisse.

August 19, 2015
August 19, 2015

Pedro: Chelsea agree deal for Barcelona winger

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign winger Pedro for a fee of £21m.