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Scaloni leaves Argentina post-World Cup
Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of the Argentine national team, surprised many by indicating he may remain in his position after Argentina's loss in the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, as his contract expires next December. He emphasized that he needs some time to evaluate his future before making a final decision. In an emotional press conference, he acknowledged Spain’s superiority in the match and clarified that the defeat does not diminish Argentina’s achievements in the tournament. He considers accepting loss gracefully to be as important as celebrating victories. Scaloni confirmed he will speak with the football association president to decide his fate, noting the difficulty of rebuilding a new team and expressing his sadness over this phase. He took care to send a message of appreciation to the players who delivered outstanding performances, explaining that a loss doesn’t lessen their efforts, and that his philosophy is to rise again after every setback. All eyes now turn to his meeting with the federation president to determine his future, especially since negotiations to extend his contract until 2031 were underway before the decision to pause.
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