We Gave It Everything, Says Argentina Coach Scaloni
- On Sunday, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New Jersey Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in extra time.
- The Albiceleste battled through every knockout round but faced mounting pressure after Enzo Fernandez received a red card in second-half stoppage time, leaving Argentina with 10 men.
- Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni conceded Spain was the better team but expressed pride in his players' effort, stating he was proud of how they left everything on the pitch.
- Visibly emotional, Scaloni left the press conference after stating, "I am very sorry," and said he will consult the soccer federation president regarding his future.
- Scaloni praised 39-year-old Lionel Messi's tournament, noting he played every minute of every knockout match and scored eight goals, saying, "I hope that everyone feels proud of him.
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Beaten Scaloni leaves press conference in tears
The 48-year-old was appointed manager after Argentina crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the round of 16 amid skepticism about his lack of head coaching experience and only brief time as an assistant. If he does move on after his contract expires in December, he will leave the post as the most decorated […]
Argentina national football coach Lionel Scaloni said his team gave their all in the World Cup final against Spain and was saddened by the defeat, but admitted the opponent was better.
'Spain were the better team' — Scaloni reacts as Argentina lose World Cup crown
The defeat ended Argentina's bid to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup, with captain Lionel Messi very ordinary in the Final. The post ‘Spain were the better team’ — Scaloni reacts as Argentina lose World Cup crown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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