Football: Otamendi bids farewell to the Argentina national team: “I’m leaving with my head held high”

Football: Otamendi bids farewell to the Argentina national team: “I’m leaving with my head held high”
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Milan, 24 July (LaPresse) – “Today I have to write the hardest words of my career. Fate decreed that my last match would be a World Cup final. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but I’m leaving with my head held high, knowing that this team gave everything right up to the very last second.” With these words, defender Nicola Otamendi announced on Instagram his departure from the Argentina national team following the defeat in the World Cup final against Spain. “Thank you, Argentina, for allowing me to fulfil my dream of becoming a world champion,” added the former Manchester City and Benfica player, who now plays for River Plate.

Milan, 24 July (LaPresse) – “Today I have to write the hardest words of my career. Fate decreed that my last match would be a World Cup final. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but I’m leaving with my head held high, knowing that this team gave everything right up to the very last second.” With these words, defender Nicola Otamendi announced on Instagram his departure from the Argentina national team following the defeat in the World Cup final against Spain. “Thank you, Argentina, for allowing me to fulfil my dream of becoming a world champion,” added the former Manchester City and Benfica player, who now plays for River Plate.

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