Argentina has started the World Cup Final with a bang as they lead against France at half-time. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal of the game through a penalty. Ousmane Dembele gave away a silly foul inside the French box as Di Maria got tangled and fell down. It was a brilliant penalty to give the Albicelestes the lead in the game. However, Argentina continued the pressure and scored another brilliant goal on the counter. This time it was Angel Di Maria who scored the goal.
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Angel Di Maria got emotional after scoring the goal and started crying after scoring the goal. Argentina players celebrated the goal and came in the support of Di Maria.
Angel Di Maria puts Argentina ahead 2-0
It was a beautifully worked goal from Argentina. However, Di Maria came one-on-one with French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and managed to score past him. Fans showered their love for Di Maria on social media.
Following are some of the best reactions:
I'm crying man, Di Maria you are an amazing human being
— Galu 🇦🇷 (@PSGalu) December 18, 2022
Angel Di Maria crying after scoring the second goal. pic.twitter.com/9Hr7kSsLD6
— Fast GøaIs (@i6astv) December 18, 2022
I couldn't stop crying thank you Di Maria Thank you Leo😭😭😭😭
— Ankur (@AnkurMessi_) December 18, 2022
This Di María performance is one for the ages. 34 years old, out of form for Juventus, struggling with injuries, played just eight minutes in the knockout round…gets the start in the final, draws a penalty and scores the second goal.
One of the most clutch players of this era.
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) December 18, 2022
It is incredibly cool to see Di Maria who got hurt deep in the last 3 World Cups have this moment too.
— Mike L. Goodman (@TheM_L_G) December 18, 2022
La emoción de Di María es la emoción de toda Argentina pic.twitter.com/Y6jHbvJmdb
— Alan Schlenker (@schlenkeralan) December 18, 2022
Di Maria in tears after everything he went through, what a moment.
— Rafael Hernández 🇦🇷 (@RafaelH117) December 18, 2022
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