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Argentina coach Scaloni admits he pushed Messi hard to accept farewell match

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he "pushed hard" to ensure Lionel Messi would ⁠return to the national team for a farewell match soon after announcing his retirement because he ‌was not sure he would be in charge to orchestrate it later.
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Lionel Messi deserves 'to say goodbye the way he wants', says Argentina coach Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday that next month's friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will give Lionel Messi the chance "to say goodbye the way he wants to".
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Argentina left in precarious situation with Messi and Scaloni's futures up in the air

Grit and passion were not enough for Argentina as they failed to overcome the obstacle of a dominant Spain side in the World Cup final. Now, questions arise about how those who remain will react and form a new group, with the futures of Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni up in the air.
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Argentina's Scaloni admits Spain were 'better side' in World Cup final loss

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.
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Lionel Scaloni vs Luis de la Fuente: Student faces master in World Cup final

On Sunday, the World Cup final will see Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina take on Luis de la Fuente’s Spain. It’s a global showdown with a sense of reunion: back in 2017, the Roja coach was teaching tactics to a newly retired Scaloni on the benches of the Spanish federation.
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Lionel Scaloni and Argentina to approach World Cup final as if it was any other match

The Argentine coach explains how La Albiceleste are approaching the final. "We prepare the same way we do for every match. We're eager for things to go well, ready to analyse our opponent, to see what we can do during the game... Beyond the fact that it's a final, it's still a football match."
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Lionel Scaloni left emotional after Argentina's comeback to make World Cup final

On an afternoon marked by tension and pushing beyond limits, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni couldn’t hold back his emotions as he reflected on the dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England, which secured La Albiceleste a place in this year’s World Cup final - the second under his leadership.
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'This is part of our DNA': Lionel Scaloni says Argentina always suffer at World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday ⁠was further proof that his team have grown comfortable operating in challenging situations.
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Lionel Scaloni wants Argentina to take 'never say die' attitude ahead of Switzerland clash

Lionel Scaloni said he wants his Argentina team to be remembered as a side that "never gives up" as he prepares them to face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
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Lionel Scaloni admits tears flowed after Argentina stormed back to down Egypt

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was overcome with emotion after ⁠his side's 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday, shedding tears alongside Lionel Messi after the defending champions recovered from two ‌goals down to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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How Lisandro Martinez has become essential for Lionel Scaloni's Argentina

After considering retirement, the Manchester United center-back arrived at the World Cup with the right enthusiasm. That enthusiasm allowed him to surpass Otamendi in the pecking order and play a decisive role in the win over Cape Verde.
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Argentina's Scaloni calls out 'easy draw' comments following Cape Verde nail-biter

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the breathless 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde in ⁠the World Cup last-32 was a reminder that no knockout match is easy, after the holders were twice pegged back by the ‌tiny African nation before scraping through.
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Lionel Scaloni insists Argentina won't take Cape Verde lightly in Round of 32 meeting

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni struck a measured and respectful tone on Thursday ahead of his side's ⁠World Cup last-32 clash against Cape Verde, rejecting suggestions that the tournament debutants would be easy opponents for the reigning champions.
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Lionel Messi to start on the bench against Jordan

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the ⁠bench when the reigning World Cup champions take on Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on ‌Saturday.
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Argentina boss Scaloni out of words to describe remarkable Lionel Messi

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted to being fatigued by the endless questions around ⁠the regular record-breaking feats of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer on Monday.
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Striker dilemma for Scaloni as Argentina look to build momentum

Argentina returned to training with Lionel Scaloni facing fresh ⁠selection dilemmas after the holders opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, as competition for ‌the striker role again pits Lautaro Martinez against Julian Alvarez.
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Lionel Scaloni admits Lionel Messi's 'inexplicable' feats no longer a surprise

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he ⁠is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all ‌three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at ‌the World Cup on Tuesday.
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Scaloni expects to start 'fundamental' Messi as Argentina begin World Cup defence

Lionel Messi may not have faced the ⁠media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with ‌coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.
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Messi doing 'much better' in recovery as Argentina prepare for friendlies

Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.
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Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi headline Argentina's squad for World Cup

Argentina, the current World Cup holders, released late Thursday night the final list of 26 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup.
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Argentina boss Scaloni encouraged by Messi injury news ahead of World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis with the World Cup just a fortnight away.