Lionel Messi ‘Tension’ Led Scaloni’s Shock Argentina Exit Hint

Lionel Scaloni’s hint that he could quit his job as Argentina boss came after a tense episode with Lionel Messi in World Cup qualifying.

Following Argentina’s victory against Brazil in the World Cup qualifying round in November, Scaloni acknowledged that he was thinking about his future. The Argentina manager reportedly felt “tension” with Messi prior to the Brazil match and has become “tired” of the “sideshow” that goes along with the national squad, according to The Athletic. The captain made the decision to lead his teammates off the pitch and back into the dressing room “without consulting” Scaloni, which “agitated” the Argentina manager and his coaching staff. Violence broke out prior to kickoff.

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Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar under Scaloni’s leadership, and Messi finally took home the one prize that had escaped him for so long. After Diego Maradona led his country to victory in 1986, Argentina had not been proclaimed world champions before. The victory was met with joyous celebrations at home. After the win, Argentina extended Scaloni’s contract until 2026, though it’s unclear if he will stick with it.

Scaloni led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 in Qatar, with Messi finally winning the one trophy that had eluded him for so long. The win was the first time Argentina had been crowned world champions since Diego Maradona inspired his nation to victory in 1986 and was greeted by jubilant scenes back home. Argentina extended Scaloni’s contract to 2026 after the victory, although it remains to be seen if he will see it out.

Scaloni’s future is uncertain since there are rumours he may resign following the 2024 Copa America. According to reports, Real Madrid and Scaloni have begun discussing the potential of Ancelotti’s replacement at the end of the current campaign. It has been predicted that the Madrid manager will quit the team and become the new manager of Brazil in 2019.

Following the victory over Brazil, he declared, “Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well.” “I have a lot to think about during this time, so I need to stop the ball and start thinking.”

Scaloni’s future is uncertain since there are rumours he may resign following the 2024 Copa America. According to reports, Real Madrid and Scaloni have begun discussing the potential of Ancelotti’s replacement at the end of the current campaign. It has been predicted that the Madrid manager will quit the team and become the new manager of Brazil in 2019.