Published • loading... • Updated
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni opens door to contract extension and preps for Messi farewell
- The Argentine Football Association and head coach Lionel Scaloni have advanced renewal talks toward a flexible '2+2' deal, guaranteeing tenure through the 2028 Copa América with extension clauses tied to 2030 World Cup objectives.
- Scaloni's dominance—76 wins across 104 matches, including the 2022 World Cup and Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024—contrasts sharply with domestic league disorder that the French daily L'Équipe called a "two-speed model" masking structural dysfunction.
- Key players including captain Cristian Romero, goalkeeper Juan Musso, and defender Leonardo Balerdi have publicly urged Scaloni to remain, with Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni stating, "He gave everything to the national team in recent times and made all Argentines very happy."
- Argentina will host friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin, with the October 6 match at Estadio Monumental serving as Lionel Messi's official international farewell, a moment Scaloni helped facilitate.
- Prioritizing squad restructuring and youth-team coordination, AFA President Claudio Tapia aims to stabilize the senior team as Scaloni integrates new call-ups for the upcoming FIFA window.
Insights by Ground AI
123 Articles
123 Articles
The coach of the Argentine team is negotiating his continuity in the team. His bond expires in December of this year
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
Read Full Article
‘Hard not to cry’: Scaloni reveals how Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell was arranged, says ‘we did everything possible’
With Lionel Messi now set to return for final game in Argentina colours, Scaloni spoke about what the farewell could mean for the captain and the supporters.
·New Delhi, India
Read Full Article
Scaloni addressed the press during the training of the Albiceleste in Buenos Aires in the face of the friendly against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin.
·Guayaquil, Ecuador
Read Full Article
Emotional statements by Coach Lionel Scalone about the legend of the Argentine elected, Lionel Messie, who is in front of the sons of his last match with his shirt.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources123
Leaning Left9Leaning Right11Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 25%
C 44%
R 31%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
![[Opinion] Lionel Messi and Morgan Rogers' Phrase that Hits Cristiano Ronaldo](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrnd.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Fd049977c66509a30e7f8af1d4455a716d773d400.jpg&w=1440&q=75)