2008 August 23rd
Olympic Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria to win a second consecutive Olympic football gold medal.
Football player and manager history
Angel Di Maria
Explore 10 football history records associated with Angel Di Maria, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2010
Benfica Final Portuguese Title Season
Creates scoring opportunities with speed and close control as Benfica win the 2009-10 Primeira Liga before his move to Real Madrid.
2010
Transfer to Real Madrid
Angel Di Maria moves to Real Madrid after playing for Benfica. Real Madrid bought the Argentine winger after his rapid development in Lisbon.
2014
Transfer to Manchester United
After a spell with Real Madrid, Angel Di Maria signs for Manchester United. United paid a British-record fee for the Argentina international as part of a post-Ferguson rebuild.
2014 May 24th
Champions League Final Player of the Match
Is named player of the match as Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid to win the Champions League.
2014 July 1st
Extra-Time World Cup Winner Against Switzerland
Scores in extra time as Argentina defeat Switzerland 1-0 in the World Cup round of sixteen.
2016
League Cup Final Goal Against Lille
Di María scored during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 French League Cup final victory over Lille, demonstrating his decisive attacking quality.
2020
Leipzig Champions League Semi-Final Goal
Di María scored and created chances as Paris Saint-Germain defeated RB Leipzig 3-0 to reach the club's first Champions League final.
2021 July 10th
Copa America Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Argentina defeat Brazil at the Maracana and win the Copa America.
2022 December 18th
World Cup Winner
Ángel Di María finishes a sweeping Argentine counterattack to put his team 2-0 ahead against France in the first half of the 2022 final.