The coach of the Argentine National Team and new world champion, Lionel Scaloni, showed his “immense joy” for the recent conquest and wished that the World Cup that was held in Qatar was not the last for the captain, Lionel Messi.
“The joy is immense, now little by little we gain magnitude,” said the DT about the achievement of the albiceleste. “I have just arrived (in Pujato), very grateful. I always had the affection of the people for being from here, especially in moments of difficulty: I run with an advantage,” he added.
“I would love to continue living the life as always, that I have it here. When I come I am happy, it is my place, I even live in my old people’s,” he stressed about the sense of belonging he has in the city of Santa Fe. .
Hours after what was an impressive celebration in the streets of the City of Buenos Aires with five million Argentines who went to receive them, the man from Puja defined it as “a unique moment.”
“The key is to show people that the team plays for them, and that’s why it’s a pleasure to train these footballers. When they asked me the other time that the Argentine was arrogant and didn’t know how to lose, I said that that had to be banished. We Before we were fans of the National Team, and now we continue to be, even though we are on this side,” the DT had said as soon as he arrived in his town.
There was also a mention for the two boys who wanted to jump from a bridge into the bus that was transporting the champion squad: “We realized with the boy who fell between us, we didn’t see the other one. It was quite good overall because there weren’t so many problems, though we’re sorry we couldn’t get to a place where most people could see us.
On the other hand, he spoke about the criticism he received when he took office. “I never had a problem with those who criticized me, because the position I’m in gives rise to opinions and it’s not worth it. With the Technical Staff we were clear that when we do things thinking about the good of the National Team, even if it may go It’s bad because in football the best team doesn’t always win, that’s the way to go,” he said.
“In the end they won and everything is magnificent, but I think that with another result the people would be fine,” added the coach in television statements. In addition, Scaloni was hopeful that Messi could play in the 2026 World Cup and admitted that he will save the 10 for that occasion in case he continues to be in charge of the National Team.
“Having Messi is a luxury, let’s hope it wasn’t his last World Cup,” wished the world champion DT. “The 10 must be saved for when he decides. If he comes to define no, we’ll see, but we will always have that hope,” he closed.
