Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni opens door to contract extension and preps for Messi farewell
Scaloni said he is willing to discuss a new deal as Argentina prepares for Messi’s farewell and a squad transition.
- 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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni opens door to contract extension and preps for Messi farewell
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is open to extending his contract which expires in December. He hinted at this after a team training session. Scaloni who led Argentina to a World Cup title and two Copa América victories plans to discuss…
The technician of the Albiceleste confirmed that he must meet with Chiqui Tapia to discuss his continuity in command of the trans-Andean team.
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