Lionel Scaloni

2022 - 12 - 18

GOAT

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Lionel Scaloni has never managed at club level and was Lionel ... (talkSPORT.com)

Argentina's World Cup success is a product of not one, but two men named Lionel, and they are on the verge of football immortality.La Albiceleste fa.

18+ Opt in, bet £10+ at odds 2.00+, in 7 days. 7 day bonuses expiry. And Messi has bowed out in the most fitting way possible and with a new dawn approaching for his talented crop of youngsters, the opportunity to flourish outside of Messi’s shadow awaits. Scaloni leading his side to glory signals the beginning and end of a storied period in Argentinian football history. Speaking about Messi earlier this year, Scaloni said: “I have the possibility of training him, but I would be a fan, I would pay a ticket to see him and I would buy his shirt, regardless of the country. Despite his minimal experience at the top level of management, Messi and co have bought into the ethos in his well-assembled squad.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni struggles to hold back tears watching ... (SPORTbible)

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni was moved watching a video of support from people in his hometown ahead of the World Cup final against France in Qatar.

[Argentina](/argentina), [Football World Cup](/football-world-cup), [Football](/football) [An emotional Lionel Messi watching Argentina lose the 2014 World Cup final is still so painful](/football/lionel-messi-world-cup-argentina-germany-watch-043248-20221216) [Footage of Lionel Messi watching his family react to his Argentina goal vs Australia is very heartwarming](/football/lionel-messi-argentina-australia-world-cup-family-reaction-986771-20221204) [Emiliano Martinez and Lionel Messi didn't hold back in damning assessment of 'useless' referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz](/football/emiliano-martinez-lionel-messi-referee-argentina-netherlands-966662-20221210) [Furious fans slam controversial penalty decision as Lionel Messi fires Argentina into World Cup final lead vs France](/football/breaking-argentina-france-world-cup-qatar-lionel-messi-815428-20221218) Ahead of the final, Scaloni was emotionally moved by a video from fans in his hometown showcasing their support (watch it above in the video player). Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was moved to tears during an emotional interview after watching a video of support from fans ahead of the World Cup final.

Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's unsung hero behind World Cup glory (Mathrubhumi English)

Lionel Scaloni was still playing football for Atalanta in Italy when Lionel Messi-led Argentina narrowly lost their 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.

However, things weren't so easy when he was tasked to lead one of the biggest national sides in world football. However, it was Argentina which came out on top over France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at Lusail by 4-2 on penalties after both teams finished at a stalemate at the end of extra time, with the scoreline reading 3-3. Lionel Scaloni was still playing football for Atalanta in Italy when Lionel Messi-led Argentina narrowly lost their 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.

With Argentina's World Cup win, Lionel Scaloni joins all-time ... (THE WEEK)

With this win, Scaloni has joined the league of all-time Argentina coaching greats alongside former World Cup winners Cesar Luis Menotti and Carlos Bilardo. The ...

It is there in the personality and the preparation. Lionel Scaloni was an assistant coach at the 2018 World Cup when Argentina exited in the Round of 16 after being humiliated by France. He took charge of Argentina in 2018 amid criticism that he was not experienced enough to coach a national team.

Scaloni: from intern to World Cup final (BeSoccer EN)

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni started his managerial career with an internship at the Son Caliu junior side which he needed to do to become professional.

He was first one in and last one to leave", he added. He was being taught, and he really got involved in the basics on the football pitch. He needed credits to be able to validate his title as a manager, and the most appropriate side was Gaby's", the Son Caliu president explained.

Argentina forced into last-minute line-up change as World Cup final ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was reportedly set to hand Marcos Acuna the start for the World Cup final vs France but an injury issue means a late change ...

As for France, they welcomed back Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot, both of whom missed the win over Morocco with illness. TyC Sports report that Acuna has a fitness issue, meaning the Lyon full-back was given the nod from the start. However, the two managers have both made changes to their respective XIs. The showpiece final in [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) also marked the final chance for [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) to lift the famous trophy. [starting lineup for the World Cup final at the eleventh hour.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/argentina-vs-france-live-stream-28760588)

Lionel Messi confirms GOAT status but Argentina's champions are ... (Metro)

We hear so much in football about the importance of the team but this World Cup final was billed as the clash of two players who long ago outgrew their ...

Scaloni built a team around Messi but each and every one of those players are in the superstar’s orbit. And his dream finale owes so much to the unselfishness of the players around him. [Lionel Messi](https://metro.co.uk/tag/lionel-messi/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) has struggled and struggled in the national shirt until the appointment of Lionel Scaloni as manager in 2019. The majority of those were honorary Argentinians yesterday. The move for the sublime, killer second goal said it all. [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) final was billed as the clash of two players who long ago outgrew their team-mates.