Together they won many titles for Argentina. On the pitch, Angel di Maria was perhaps Lionel Messi’s greatest source of confidence. Could he stay away from Messi’s farewell match? Di Maria has said he too will be present at the Monumental stadium to watch the farewell match against Benin on October 6.
Di Maria spoke of his plan in the mixed zone after Rosario Central’s win over Argentinos Juniors in the Clausura tournament.
Racing Club play Banfield on October 5. After that di Maria will not be leaving Buenos Aires. The next day he will go straight to the Monumental.
Di Maria said: “I have to go to the stadium, don’t I? I have to go, I have to watch Messi’s last match. We play Banfield on the 5th. The Monumental is on my way, I will be there.”
Di Maria also frankly acknowledged how difficult the moment of Messi’s farewell to international football is going to be: “It will be very hard. A team without Leo after so many years is simply unimaginable. What he has done for Argentina, for Argentines and for the whole world is unbelievable. We will enjoy the last day.”