ALL POSTS TAGGED "Lionel Scaloni"

Argentina

/ 12 days ago

Argentina manager hints that he may resign from role

Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni has hinted that he may step down after five years at the helm. The World Cup-winning coach made the bizarre claims after a contentious 1-0 victory against rivals Brazil on Tuesday night. Brazilian police officers were seen attacking Argentine fans before the start of the match. “Argentina needs a […]

Argentina

/ 81 days ago

Argentina appointed Messi assistant manager against Bolivia

Lionel Messi was not named in the Argentina squad to face Bolivia on Tuesday night, but he did feature as an assistant manager. The superstar previously scored a goal against Ecuador last week before picking up a knock late in the game. As a result of the minor injury, head coach Lionel Scaloni elected not […]

Argentina

/ 87 days ago

Will Messi play vs Bolivia? Scaloni and Martino provide update

Argentina kicked off their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup against Ecuador, as they look to defend their championship in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. However, the big question is whether Lionel Messi will play vs Bolivia in Argentina's next game. On Thursday, Lionel Messi scored another amazing goal for his nation only […]

Argentina

/ 255 days ago

Boisterous Argentina fans celebrate World Cup in Buenos Aires

The Argentina national team played its first game in front of home fans in Buenos Aires since winning the World Cup in Qatar. That triumph was a long-awaited conquest for the South American nation. The last time La Albiceleste won the World Cup before 2022 was 1986. Despite many of the fans in attendance not […]

Argentina

/ 327 days ago

Argentina coach claims Messi could play in 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has claimed that superstar Lionel Messi could feature during the 2026 World Cup. The coach made the statement during an interview with Spanish radio station Calvia FM. Messi would turn 39 during the tournament held in North America. "I think Messi can make it to the next World Cup," said […]

Argentina

/ 360 days ago

Argentina edges the Netherlands in World Cup classic

Argentina kept its World Cup hopes alive and well following a fanatical victory against the Netherlands on Friday. The matchup will go down as one of the greatest quarterfinal games in tournament's storied lore. In the end, the South Americans advanced to the semifinals in a penalty shootout. It looked like Argentina may cruise passed […]

Argentina

/ 453 days ago

Argentina announce roster for Miami and New Jersey friendlies

With two friendlies coming up in late September, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has announced his roster. The 32-man squad has scheduled matches as World Cup warmup games, both occurring in the United States. On Sep. 23, Argentina battles Honduras in Miami. Then, four days later on Sep. 27, Argentina is at Red Bull Arena in […]