SUMMARY
- Angel Di Maria talked about his Argentina teammate, Alejandro Garnacho.
- Garnacho is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and is often seen doing Ronaldo's signature celebration.
Angel Di Maria has been an important player for Argentina since making his international debut in 2008. He has made 136 appearances for his country at the highest level so far. The 35-year-old plays for Portuguese side SL Benfica at the club level.
As per a recent report by ESPN FC, Di Maria had something to say about his Argentina teammate and Manchester United’s forward player Alejandro Garnacho. Garnacho is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and does his signature ‘Siuuu’ celebration whenever he scores a goal.
Angel Di Maria (Benfica player):
“If I was Garnacho, the only thing I wouldn’t do is celebrate like Cristiano Ronaldo. I would do what Messi does.” pic.twitter.com/6pma4sOGly
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) January 30, 2024
On Garnacho’s celebration, Angel Di Maria stated, “If I was Garnacho, the only thing I wouldn’t do is celebrate like Cristiano Ronaldo. I would do what Messi does”. However, the interview in which the 35-year-old veteran is reported to have made this statement isn’t available in the public domain. It makes it quite tough to believe this report without further evidence.
Angel Di Maria settles the GOAT debate by picking his favorite player
Many soccer players over the years have expressed their opinions regarding the GOAT debate involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Argentina international Angel Di Maria also touched upon the matter and picked his favorite between both veterans.
Angel Di Maria reportedly stated, “Cristiano is an excellent player. But there are no words to describe Leo. He (Messi) will always surprise you”. “One year on and Messi is the best, another year goes by he’s still the best, he’s from another planet,” Di Maria further asserted.
The 35-year-old plays alongside Lionel Messi for his country on the international stage. The on-field partnership between him and Leo is considered very important for Argentina. Over the years, both veteran players have combined for a number of goals and assists.
Angel Di Maria on Cristiano Ronaldo’s act of decency on his birthday
Angel Di Maria was all praise for Cristiano Ronaldo’s act of decency on his birthday. This was when both players played together at Real Madrid. The Argentina international played four seasons at the Los Blancos alongside CR7.
As per the reports, the right-winger stated, “I invited Cristiano Ronaldo for my first birthday party I had in Madrid. I didn’t think he would come, but he did”. “He ended up sitting down with my friends like they were anyone. It surprised me,” further appreciating CR7’s gesture, Di Maria inflicted.
The Argentina player also hailed CR7 as a player and as a person by asserting, “On the pitch, he always wants to be number one, but he is totally a different person off the pitch”. From the words of Angel Di Maria, it can be inferred that he was totally touched by Ronaldo’s visit on his birthday.