Ngel di Mara left an indelible mark on the hearts of all Argentine fans and fans around the world. After announcing that he would no longer wear the blue and white uniform after winning his second consecutive Copa Amrica title in 2024, there have been countless calls for him to return, but he has said that he has “come full circle.”
After his excellent performances for Rosario Central, he was asked about the possibility of returning to coach Lionel Scaloni’s team, and his answer surprised everyone.
Dimara talks about returning to Argentina national team
At 38 years old, he continues to play at an elite level for his hometown team and was the catalyst for his return against Banfield while recovering from a left adductor injury.
After his performance, one of the journalists asked him about the possibility of giving him a call if the Albiceleste manager saw these plays. “What would we do if Scaloni was channel surfing and saw this performance by Ngel di Mara?”
Rather than giving a direct answer, Di Mara responded humorously and with a touch of irony: “I think Leo[Scaloni]is channel surfing in Europe, not here. So we’ll be fine, don’t worry,” El Fideo joked.
Meanwhile, Engel admitted he was still not 100% from the injury he sustained in the Champions League match against Newell’s, adding: “It was a little tough for me. I’m still feeling a little discomfort, but I needed to come out, I wanted to win the game and luckily things worked out for me.”
Despite speculation among fans and journalists, Dimara has made it clear on several occasions that his time with the national team is over. The player, who achieved historic results by winning the Copa Amrica in 2021 and 2024, the Finalissima in 2022 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022, believes it is time to make way for the next generation.
Ngeru has already scored four goals and provided three assists in the 2026 Clausura Tournament. Furthermore, Di Mara has left his mark on the recent history of the national team. He scored decisive goals in major finals and became one of the symbols of the Argentine national team’s most successful era in recent decades.
For this reason, discussions about a possible return resurface whenever he feels better, but for now the player himself seems determined to close this chapter.
