Angel Di Maria Matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s Trophy Record After Leading Argentina to Copa America Glory

On July 14, 2024, Angel Di Maria achieved a significant milestone by equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most trophies won in football history. This accomplishment came as a result of Argentina’s victory in the 2024 Copa America, where Di Maria played a key role in securing the title.

Di Maria’s 35th Trophy

The Copa America win marks Di Maria’s 35th career trophy, putting him on par with Cristiano Ronaldo. Di Maria’s illustrious career has seen him collect a diverse array of honors, including:

• 1 FIFA World Cup
• 2 Copa Americas
• 1 Olympic Gold Medal
• 1 UEFA Champions League
• 1 UEFA Super Cup
• 2 Copa Del Rey titles
• 1 Spanish Super Cup
• 5 French domestic cups (French Cup, Super Cup, Ligue 1 titles)
• 4 French League Cups
• 2 Portuguese League Cups
• 1 Portuguese League and Super Cup
• 1 U-20 World Cup
• 1 Finalissima

Di Maria’s trophies have largely been earned during his time with Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Benfica. However, his stints with Manchester United, Juventus, and Rosario Central did not yield any major silverware.

Lionel Messi’s Record in Sight

Currently, Lionel Messi holds the record for the most trophies won by a footballer, with 45 titles. While Di Maria’s recent achievement brings him closer to this record, he remains short of Messi’s impressive tally.

Di Maria’s Dream Team Without Cristiano Ronaldo

In a recent interview with Marca, Di Maria revealed his dream team of players he has played alongside but notably left Cristiano Ronaldo out of the lineup. Reflecting on his selection process, Di Maria stated:

“I had the opportunity to play with so many and have that privilege that sometimes if they don’t ask me a question like that I don’t start thinking about who I played with and the truth is that it is crazy if I have to put myself together. I could easily put together two all-star teams.”

His chosen dream team includes:

• Emi Martinez
• Sergio Ramos
• Nicolas Otamendi
• Marcelo
• Javier Mascherano
• Rui Costa
• Lionel Messi
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic
• Neymar
• Kylian Mbappe

Cristiano Ronaldo was not included, nor was a natural right-back chosen for the team.

Reflecting on Di Maria’s Legacy

As Di Maria looks back on his career, he reflects on his achievements and the significance of this latest milestone. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his place among football’s greats, and his recent Copa America victory further cements his legacy.

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