Lionel Scaloni

Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup

February 03, 2023

Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup

'It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going', said Messi.

January 17, 2023
Messi greater than Maradona, says Scaloni

Scaloni also revealed that he prioritised speaking to Messi when he was named Argentina coach in 2018, while the forward was taking a break from international duty following the disastrous World Cup in Russia.
December 17, 2022
FIFA World Cup: Argentina coach Scaloni keeps cards close to chest

Scaloni was evasive when asked if he would deploy a three-man defence as he did for the quarterfinal against the Netherlands, to give right full-back Nahuel Molina support against France's lightning-fast star player Kylian Mbappe.
November 30, 2018
Argentina ask interim coach Scaloni to stay in charge until Copa America

Scaloni, who was appointed to succeed Jorge Sampaoli after a disappointing World Cup in Russia where the South Americans won only one game and were knocked out in last 16 by France, has not formally responded to the offer but is expected to accept.
August 03, 2018
Argentina name U-17 coach Lionel Scaloni as interim boss

Scaloni, a former right-back who also helped as assistant coach with the national side, replaces Jorge Sampaoli.