Watch Angel Di Maria’s Banger Against UAE As Argentina Wraps Up Preparations for World Cup With Emphatic Win

• Angel Di Maria scored a stunning goal in Argentina's warm-up game against the United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• Argentina is among the strongest contenders to lift the trophy in Qatar and are unbeaten in a staggering 35 matches coming into the global showpiece
• Di Maria's Argentina begin their bid to win their third world title on Tuesday, November 22 when La Albiceleste square off against Saudi Arabia

Juventus forward Angel Di Maria was among the scorers as Argentina dispatched United Arab Emirates, in La Albiceleste's final preparatory game ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Di Maria grabbed a brace while Manchester City sensation Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi and Joaquin Correa added solitary strikes to ensure Argentina secured a confidence-boosting 5-0 result ahead of the Mundial.

Despite the litany of goals scored by the two-time World champions, the Juventus ace's first goal has caught the attention of social media users.

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How did Di Maria score?

The 34-year-old former Real Madrid latched onto a tailor-measured cross from Marcos Acuna, like a predator waiting to pounce on its prey.

Di Maria unleashed a non-drop volley which came off the foot of the post before zooming into the net, much to the admiration of the crowd who had gathered to catch a glimpse of Messi and his teammates.

Video of Di Maria's goal:

What next for Di Maria?

Di Maria's Argentina have been drawn into Group C alongside Asian side Saudi Arabia, regular participants Mexico, and Robert Lewandowski's Poland, The Sporting News reports.

The Juventus man will hope to help Argentina, winners of the 1978 and 1986 editions of the World Cup, win the Mundial in Qatar. The competition kicks off November 20.

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Messi scores sublime goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi marked his World Cup preparation with a goal and an assist for Argentina, in their final warm-up game against the United Arab Emirates before this year's tournament in Qatar.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar set up Julian Alvarez in the 16th minute for the first goal for La Albiceleste on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner then netted one of his own in the 44th minute, outclassing two players to get on the scoresheet.