Messi hopes Di Maria indicators off with ´one other objective´ in Copa America last

Lionel Messi hopes team-mate Angel Di Maria can log out with “one other objective” when Argentina face Colombia in Sunday’s Copa America last.

Di Maria introduced in November that the event in america would mark the final time he represents his nation, for whom he has earned 144 caps.

The 36-year-old has performed a vital position in La Albiceleste’s success lately, scoring the winner towards Brazil within the 2021 Copa America last, whereas netting within the 2022 World Cup last victory over France.

Di Maria, who additionally scored the one objective towards Nigeria within the 2008 Olympic last, continues to exhibit his significance for Lionel Scaloni’s aspect, taking part in in 4 of their 5 video games en path to their sixth Copa last in eight editions.

And Messi desires his fellow winger to make another important contribution earlier than bringing the curtain down on his illustrious worldwide profession.

“Who is aware of? Possibly he’ll rating one other objective within the last, like he did in all of the earlier ones he’s performed in. It will be extraordinary,” the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner mentioned in an interview with Direct TV Sports activities.

“We at all times inform him that if the whole lot goes properly, we now have World Cup qualifiers arising. However, ‘Fideo’ [Di Maria] has made up his thoughts and there’s nothing that may change it.”