<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-scaloni" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Scaloni </a>has had to watch a lot of MLS, it’s based off of the play he has seen from Atlanta United’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-top-10-most-expensive-incoming-transfers-20210211-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thiago Almada</a>, which made him call the youngster to the Argentine squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.



Now Scaloni has to watch his captain and biggest star Lionel Messi basically turn the league on its head and elevate the worst team in MLS into a contender. Messi has scored 9 goals in 6 matches in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/leagues-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leagues Cup</a> play, but he has also brought a level of stardom to the league not seen before.


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In Florida as the main speaker of a conference on coaching, Scaloni and the Argentine Football Federation were also on hand to introduce the new state of the art <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/argentine-football-association-to-present-united-states-project-on-august-15th-20230726-BUS-36125.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sports complex AFA will build in Florida</a>. Here is what the World Cup winning coach had to say about MLS’ level of play.



<h2>Scaloni on MLS level </h2>



When asked by a reporter the national team boss stated, “The level of play in MLS to me is not bad, it is quite acceptable. I went to see Inter Miami against Charlotte and I came away thinking the contrary (that MLS has a poor level).



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“All Football matches are hard, and you need to play them, without a doubt I think it’s a league on the rise, it will only get better, and some big name players will come to the league because it’s a country that has that going for it. But in terms of difficulty, I think there are very good teams in the league.


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“It’s a league that will get better, that has very good players, and only better players will come.”

World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni on MLS level of play

World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni on MLS level of play - Bolavip US

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a> and FIFA World Cup winning head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-scaloni" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> will be with the Argentine Football Association delegation that will present the launch of the AFA’s sporting complexes in the United States.



The plan is to have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-arriving-to-the-u-s-is-a-bonus-as-argentine-federation-planning-big-presence-in-south-florida-20230612-BUS-9819.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AFA be able to build a kind of Argentine soccer community in Florida</a>, where kids will have a chance to learn playing soccer and other sports the Argentine way, as well as education for future head coaches and sports education across the board. There is also a plan to be able to convert dual nationals to the Argentine women’s and men’s national teams.


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The event is set to take place on August 15th in Hialeah, Miami, but soccer professionals and media will be in for a treat as <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lionel-scaloni-in-miami-technical-talk-exclusive-for-soccer-professionals-tickets-682272012957?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Lionel Scaloni will be conducting an exclusive technical talk</a> for those present from 2PM- 3:15PM EST.



<h2>Lionel Scaloni to hold conference talk</h2>



The idea behind the talk is to go into detail about Scaloni’s coaching methods focusing on strategy and techniques to build “winning teams”. The conference will be hosted by famed Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky.



Together Varsky and Scaloni will dive deep into many subjects including technical and emotional resources Scaloni has been implementing during his years of soccer management.



Scaloni was an assistant coach at Sevilla in LaLiga before being an assistant on the Argentine national team, he later became the Argentine U-20 coach and in 2018 took over the senior national team and won the FIFA World Cup: 2022, Copa América: 2021; and CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2022.



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Before that Scaloni was an accomplished player having played right back for Newell’s Old Boys, Estudiantes, Deportivo La Coruña, Lazio, among others. Scaloni also played the 2006 FIFA World Cup for Argentina being capped 7 times.



<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lionel-scaloni-in-miami-technical-talk-exclusive-for-soccer-professionals-tickets-682272012957?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">For more information on how to obtain tickets click here!</a> Don’t miss your chance to speak with the brain behind Argentina’s third FIFA World Cup triumph!

World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni to hold talk with professionals in the United States - Bolavip US

World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni to hold talk with professionals in the United States

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a> won their third&nbsp;World Cup&nbsp;in spectacular fashion at&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022">Qatar 2022</a>. Though it was a very long wait for their fans, since that last title in Mexico 1986,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>&nbsp;delivered performances for the ages and was the best player in the tournament.&nbsp;



The last two years have been extraordinary for Argentina&nbsp;hoisting the trophy in the 2021 Copa America in Brazil, the&nbsp;Finalissima&nbsp;against&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;in Wembley and the&nbsp;World Cup&nbsp;after a thrilling final with&nbsp;France. Emiliano Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Angel Di Maria,&nbsp;Nicolas Otamendi and many others were just sensational helping Messi to claim the only big trophy he was missing.


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Of course, none of it would have been possible without the masterful work of coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-scaloni">Lionel Scaloni</a>. Now, in a very surprising episode, he talked about the incredible strategy which gave them the victory in the World Cup final against a powerhouse like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france">France</a>.



<h2>World Cup 2022: Lionel Scaloni explains the tactics to beat France in the final</h2>



Exactly five months after winning the World Cup, Lionel Scaloni had an interview with FIFA about the tactics developed to beat a favorite like France led by a superstar such as Kylian Mbappe.







Lionel Scaloni only used numbers to translate the message for his players. “My handwriting is ugly. That’s why I like to explain it with numbers.” So, number by number, he picked the matchups for the final. For example, Nicolas Otamendi with Olivier Giroud, Alexis Mac Allister taking Antoine Griezmann or a two-player system of Nahuel Molina and Cristian Romero to ‘eliminate’ the threat of Kylian Mbappe.



Furthermore, Scaloni confirmed he always knew Angel Di Maria would play a key role to have success. “Since the moment France beat Morocco, we knew Di Maria was going to play on the left side. We didn’t tell the players until minutes before the game. That was crucial, because we didn’t want to give any advantage. Nowadays, everything is leaked and that could have played against us.”



The coach admitted that move had its reward with the second goal at Lusail Stadium. “It was a reflection of what we wanted to do. Retreat a bit when they had the ball, and, as expected, if we recovered it, we had to be able to finish on Di Maria’s side (left).”



During the interview, Lionel Scaloni emphasized a lot of times the strategy around Angel Di Maria. That’s why he had total freedom on the field. “We wanted to avoid Di Maria coming back to defend Dembele. First, because defending it’s not his thing and then because he had to be fresh to attack constantly (Jules) Kounde.”



Of course, the most important part of the plan was how to stop Kylian Mbappe. “The idea was that every time he received the ball, one or two players had to be close. A star player like him cannot have even a meter. The idea was to prevent him of getting the ball looking forward. As fast as he is, if he’s playing backward, we immediately had to pressure him because he had to turn around.”


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In the end, it all worked out against Mbappe for Argentina. “He received the ball very few times looking towards the goal. When he did it, he made damage to us. However, the idea was always to pressure when he received backward.” A recipe which led to a World Cup title.



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Lautaro Martinez reveals the surprising moment when Argentina knew they would win the World Cup

Lionel Messi wins another prestigious award over Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema

Lionel Scaloni reveals the 'secret tactics' to win the 2022 World Cup final against France - Bolavip US

Lionel Scaloni reveals the 'secret tactics' to win the 2022 World Cup final against France

The 2022 World Cup may have not started as expected for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Messi-with-World-Cup-trophy-in-Buenos-Aires-Best-images-of-Argentina-champions-victory-parade-20221220-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a>, but it ended exactly how they wanted. Following a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in their debut, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-coach-Lionel-Scaloni-addresses-Lionel-Messis-2026-World-Cup-chances-20221218-0064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni’</a>s men bounced back en route to a long awaited title.
While many felt happy for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Messi-holding-the-World-Cup-trophy-Best-images-of-Argentina-becoming-champions-20221218-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a>, others were waiting for Argentina to crash. Their heated quarterfinal against the Netherlands put the Albiceleste players in the eye of the storm, forging a reputation for being ‘inelegant’ or bad winners.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Emiliano-Martinez-becomes-Argentinas-shootout-hero-again-Goalie-shines-in-Qatar-2022-final-20221218-0052.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emiliano Martinez</a> didn’t seem to care about it, making an obsecene gesture with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/French-politician-calls-on-FIFA-to-strip-Emiliano-Martinez-of-Golden-Glove-award-20221221-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Glove award</a> before mocking <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Kylian-Mbappe-mocked-in-Argentinas-2022-World-Cup-victory-parade-20221220-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kylian Mbappe</a>. That, in addition to his mind games in the penalty shootouts, made Dibu many enemies. However, his coach is fully behind him.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni stands up for Emiliano Martinez</h2>
“Dibu Martinez may not be happy about certain attitudes, but he’s a spectacular boy,” Scaloni told Spanish radio show El Partidazo de COPE. “He is like a kid. It’s incredible what a good boy he is, you should get to know him. Discovering him made us incredibly happy. He has a lot of character that gave a lot to the group. He may have some attitudes, but it’s because he’s a ‘kid’.”
Martinez, who left his country as a teenager to join the Arsenal academy, was a stranger for most of the Argentine people until 2021. Dibu, who spent several years bouncing around different clubs on loan, had to wait until 2020 to prove his worth in North London.
Though he performed brilliantly, Mikel Arteta chose to keep Bernd Leno as his starting keeper, so Martinez left for Aston Villa. Since then, things couldn’t have gone better. Not only did he shine for the Premier League club, but Dibu also became Argentina’s first-choice goalkeeper.
He played an instrumental role in the 2021 Copa America success, when everyone got to know his infamous mind games and trash talk to opponents – as well as his obscene, eventual trademark, celebration with the Golden Glove. The rest is history. Martinez kept on making crucial saves for his country, being a key contributor in their World Cup victory at Qatar 2022.
 
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni defends GK Emiliano Martinez from the critics

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni defends GK Emiliano Martinez from the critics - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/How-many-trophies-Lionel-Scaloni-has-won-List-by-year-of-titles-won-as-a-player-and-coach-20221217-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> can’t complain, after being heavily criticized by the Argentine media for his lack of experience as a first team manager for nearly two years, the last year and a half has been a dream. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-coach-Lionel-Scaloni-addresses-Lionel-Messis-2026-World-Cup-chances-20221218-0064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> is now considered one of the most influential managers in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Qatar-2022-Will-Argentina-have-Lionel-Messi-on-their-2026-World-Cup-roster-20230111-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentine national team</a> history.
Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina snapped their title drought in winning the Copa America, only to later win their third World Cup under Scaloni, in between there was a continental cup final win over Italy and an unbeaten run that was historic for the national team.
Now back in Spain, where Lionel Scaloni lives, he spoke to El Partizado de COPE and when he was asked which player on the Spanish national team he would take between Gavi or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pedris-salary-at-barcelona-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221101-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pedri</a>, the former Deportivo La Coruña defender picked Pedri.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni on Pedri</h2>
Lionel Scaloni stated, “If I could have a pass from a Spanish player for my team it would be Pedri… I don’t know if he would play as a starter, but I take him.” Scaloni also mentioned that he would also like to coach in Spain where he played during his playing career, “Why not? Spain gave me a lot and it’s my second home… Any Argentine would say the same because they treat us incredibly well. I feel part of this country, but Spain does well to have Spanish coaches.”

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On his current contract situation, Scaloni was hesitant to commit his future to the world champions although talks with AFA President Claudio Tapia are ongoing, “I am traveling to Buenos Aires,” Scaloni has said. “I hope to sit down with the president and see if we reach the agreement we want. We have a good relationship; I thank him for the opportunity.”
 
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Lionel Scaloni on whether Pedri could start for 2022 World Cup champions Argentina

Lionel Scaloni on whether Pedri could start for 2022 World Cup champions Argentina - Bolavip US

In 2022, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Will-PSG-celebrate-Lionel-Messis-World-Cup-win-in-his-return-to-Parc-des-Princes-20230110-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> finallyled <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/All-the-World-Cup-records-Lionel-Messi-snatched-from-Pele-Maradona-and-others-at-Qatar-2022-20221222-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a>to theirfirst<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-coach-Lionel-Scaloni-addresses-Lionel-Messis-2026-World-Cup-chances-20221218-0064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a> victory in almost 20 years, following in the footsteps of legendary captains Diego Maradona and Daniel Passarella.
The PSG superstarhas since stated his desire to keep playing at a championship level, but he has not made any plans beyond the near future.Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and by 2026, when Lionel Messi will be nearing the conclusion of one of the greatest athletic careers ever, he may <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-confirms-he-will-not-play-the-2026-fifa-world-cup--20221006-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no longer be playing for his national team</a>.
“This will be my last World Cup, almost certainly“, the soccer icon said in an interview with Argentine journalist Sebastián Vignolo just before the start of Qatar 2022. By the time the next 2026 World Cup rolls around in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, he will have been 39 years old.
<h2>Will Lionel Messi feature for Argentina at2026 World Cup?</h2>
However, Argentina’s coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/How-many-trophies-Lionel-Scaloni-has-won-List-by-year-of-titles-won-as-a-player-and-coach-20221217-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> has spoken about his main star possibly participating in the 2026 World Cup: “I think Messi can make it to the next World Cup.
“It will depend a lot on what he wants and what happens over time, that he feels good. The doors will always be open. He is happy on the pitch, and for us [it] would be good”, hetoldSpanish radio Calvia FM.
Despite the Argentine’sbest efforts, his side lost the 2014 World Cup Final 1-0 to Germany, despite being favored. The 35-year-old forward may have been disappointed leading up to the World Cup, but he more than made up for it by becoming a tournament MVP in Qatar.
 
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Qatar 2022: Will Argentina have Lionel Messi on their 2026 World Cup roster?

Qatar 2022: Will Argentina have Lionel Messi on their 2026 World Cup roster? - Bolavip US

It’s finally happened. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Best-XI-of-this-years-FIFA-World-Cup-20221218-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> won the FIFA World Cup with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-fans-steal-the-show-at-Qatar-2022-Lyrics-of-the-song-that-sounds-loud-at-the-World-Cup-20221204-0046.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a>, emulating the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-rollercoaster-career-of-diego-maradona-20201030-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diego Maradona</a> and Daniel Pasarella, who captained the national team in its previous successes.
At 35, Messi shone at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Messi-holding-the-World-Cup-trophy-Best-images-of-Argentina-becoming-champions-20221218-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qatar 2022</a> by scoring when his team needed him the most and providing assists that proved crucial in La Albiceleste’s success. Was this his last dance with the national team?
Though the Rosario-born superstar said he wants to continue playing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Was-Qatar-2022-Lionel-Messis-last-World-Cup-Argentine-star-talks-about-his-future-20221218-0060.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as a champion</a>, he didn’t look further ahead in time. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, however, did address the possibility of seeing Messi in the 2026 World Cup.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni leaves door open for Lionel Messi to play in 2026 World Cup</h2>
“Messi should have a place in the next World Cup,” Scaloni said following Argentina’s shootout win over France, via @AlbicelesteTalk on Twitter. “If he wants to continue playing, the ’10’ will always be his.”
Messi would be 39 by the time the 2026 event takes place. Will he come back for a sixth World Cup appearance? It looks like it will only depend on him, as the head coach made it clear Messi can play for as long as he wants.
 
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addresses Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup chances

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addresses Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup chances - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Argentinas-Lionel-Scaloni-recovers-two-key-players-for-World-Cup-Final-against-France-20221215-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentine national team</a> is managed by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Argentinas-Scaloni-ties-feat-achieved-by-Beckenbauer-36-years-ago-20221213-0050.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LionelScaloni</a>, who is also aformer professional soccerplayer.When the Argentine Football Federation summoned him in 2018, he was working out in a hotel gym in Spain. That night, he put together his first senior team. He was initially appointed temporary manager for a trial run of two matches.
Four years later, Scaloni finds himself prepared to lead his country to a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-How-many-Argentina-fans-will-attend-World-Cup-final-vs.-France-20221217-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup Final</a> against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-vs-France-TV-Channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-Qatar-2022-World-Cup-final-match-in-your-country-20221217-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">France</a>, having helped bring out Messi’s finest performance for the South Americans and ending their 28-year championship drought by winning the Copa America in 2021 in Brazil. It marked the debut of the group now known as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/how-many-games-has-argentinas-national-team-been-undefeated-20220127-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“La Scaloneta”</a>. It’s safe to say that the 44-year-old coach is the most well-liked person in the nation.
He has been so effective that his contract was extended until 2026 before the tournament even began. With the exception of Marcelo Bielsa in 2002, no World Cup-winning manager for Argentina has ever been re-hired. The absolute faith of both the squad and the fans in their coach is a testimonial to his tremendous popularity.
<h2>Lionel Scaloniplayer titles by year</h2>
Scaloni’sversatility allowed him to play both right defense and right midfield. Over the course of 12 seasons in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/la-liga-all-time-winners-20210520-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Liga</a> with three different clubs, he racked up 258 games played and 15 goals, with the bulk of those appearances coming with Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain. In addition, for a long time, he was an integral part of the Italian league with Lazio and Atalanta.
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<td>Trophy</td>
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<td>1997</td>
<td>Argentina</td>
<td>FIFA World Youth Championship</td>
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<td>1999-00</td>
<td>Deportivo de La Coruña</td>
<td>La Liga</td>
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<td>2001-02</td>
<td>Deportivo de La Coruña</td>
<td>Copa del Rey</td>
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<td>2002</td>
<td>Deportivo de La Coruña</td>
<td>Supercopa de España</td>
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<h2>Lionel Scaloni managerial titles by year</h2>
Scaloni played for Argentina from 2003 to 2006, earning seven appearances, and was a member of the team that competed in the 2006 World Cup. Soon after, he switched careers and became a manager, most notably guiding his country to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-how-did-argentina-qualify-for-the-fifa-world-cup-20221108-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copa America</a> championship in 2021.
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<td>Year/Season</td>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Trophy</td>
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<td>1.</td>
<td>2021</td>
<td>Argentina</td>
<td>Copa America</td>
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<td>2.</td>
<td>2022</td>
<td>Argentina</td>
<td>CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions</td>
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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-vs-France-poll-Choose-the-best-player-for-each-position-ahead-of-Qatar-2022-final-20221214-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Astrologer-predicts-World-Cup-final-result-between-France-and-Argentina-20221215-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> have a sour taste in their mouths when they think back on their experience at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-World-Cup-Knockout-Stage-Bracket-Schedule-Dates-TV-Channel-and-Predictor-20221129-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018 World Cup</a>, particularly the match they played against France. When he was only a teenager, Kylian Mbappe was already showing the world that he had the potential to become a great player for his time.
During their most recent meeting, Les Blues were able to uncover Argentina’s numerous flaws, which in turn compelled the Albiceleste to undergo a complete overhaul beginning from the bottom up. After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Argentinas-Scaloni-ties-feat-achieved-by-Beckenbauer-36-years-ago-20221213-0050.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> led a reconstituted team to victory in Copa America in 2021, practically everything went according to plan for them. On the other hand, that rebuilding had only just begun.
This Argentina team is nothing like the one that came up short in 2018, and as a result, they have a legitimate opportunity to take home the trophy this time around. On the other hand, there is Leo’s desire for vengeance, and Scaloniplayers’ chances have improved thanks to the return of two crucial players who were absent for theSemi-Final matchup against Croatia.
<h2>Which Argentina players return from absencevs France in Qatar 2022 Final?</h2>
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Argentinas-Lionel-Scaloni-to-be-without-two-players-for-Croatia-semifinalclash-20221211-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gonzalo Montiel</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentinas-unexpected-fan-Pele-supported-Lionel-Messi-from-the-hospital-20221213-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marcos Acuna</a> had accumulated too many yellow cards and were thus unable to play in the Semi-Finals match against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Who-was-the-man-of-the-match-of-Argentina-vs-Croatia-20221213-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Croatia</a>. This was in accordance with the rules set out by FIFA.
Both defenders, who both play for Sevilla, were given <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Why-do-players-get-a-yellow-card-for-taking-shirt-off-20221202-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yellow cards</a> before their Quarter-Finals gameagainst the Netherlands. They were both yellow carded during the match as well, and as a result had to sit out the following clash, which was a 3-0 triumph against Croatia.Only Montiel and Acuna had an accumulation of cards earlier, thus they were the only ones who were ruled out ofthe crucial match.
However, the two essential players, though, are once again available to Lionel Scaloni now that they have both completed their one-match suspensions. Because the yellow cards are reset during the semifinals, all of the players will be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-how-long-do-yellow-and-red-card-suspensions-last-at-the-fifa-world-cup-20221118-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">able to participate in the Final</a>.
Acuna did not start the 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia when the tournament originally began because Nicolas Tagliafico was considered to be the better option at left defense. However, the 31-year-oldhas been Scaloni’s first option at the position for the whole of La Albiceleste’s advancement to this level of the tournament.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/FIFA-opens-a-file-against-Argentina-Are-players-at-risk-of-missing-the-semifinals-20221210-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> is in the zone, searching for their first World Cup since 1986 and hoping that the squad can finally win one for Lionel Messi. After a rough start in Qatar 2022, Argentina have slowly begun to position themselves for a major run, now one game away from the finals, they <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-vs-Croatia-Predictions-odds-and-how-to-watch-or-live-stream-free-Qatar-2022-FIFA-World-Cup-in-the-US-20221211-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">take on Croatia</a>.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentina-and-Netherlands-struggle-in-the-second-half-Funniest-memesandreactions-20221209-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Against the Netherlands things got out of hand</a> during the latter part of the match with trash talk being thrown both ways and even spilling over to the dressing room post-match where Lionel Messi called a Dutch player a “idiot”. A lot has been made by the media after the penalty kick shootout where the Argentine players mocked the Dutch after winning the match.
On Monday, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Argentinas-Lionel-Scaloni-to-be-without-two-players-for-Croatia-semifinalclash-20221211-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> came to the defense of his team by illustrating that his squad are not sore winners. Here is what the Argentina manager had to say regarding the behavior of his players in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni on the aftermath of the game against the Netherlands</h2>
“We must put aside all the things that were said. We deeply respect the rivals we play with. We know how to lose, and we know how to win. We lost to Saudi Arabia, and we kept quiet. We won the Copa América in Brazil, and the most beautiful image was seen with Messi and Paredes sitting with Neymar. I don’t buy that (in reference to his team’s behavior)”.

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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" data-height="412" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:412" hspace="5" vspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20221212_BUS_208719_lionel_scalonix_head_coach_of_argentinax_celebrates_with_lionel_messi_after_the_win_in_the_penalty_crop1670852075240.jpg_22069893_4b4160eb.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=412" width="740" height="412"></figure><figcaption> Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina, celebrates with Lionel Messi after the win in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure>
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Scaloni continued, “The most important match is the one that lies ahead. We have to be well and understand that this is football. The best team doesn’t always win the World Cup… There is no better rest than victory.”
Argentina will face Croatia on Tuesday for a chance to play in the final of the FIFA World Cup against the winner of France and Morocco.

Lionel Scaloni speaks out about Argentine players mocking Netherlands counterparts

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-all-32-teams-home-and-away-jerseys-for-the-fifa-world-cup-20220626-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qatar 2022</a> is finally upon us, and the expectations in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-poll-choose-your-best-xi-of-argentina-for-the-fifa-world-cup-20221115-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> have never been higher. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-managers-of-the-32-national-teams-qualified-for-the-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-20220628-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> submitted his 26-man squad a few days ago, but the list could have some changes before the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/fifa-world-cup-30-amazing-records-and-stats-to-keep-in-mind-for-qatar-2022-q22-20220908-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FIFA World Cup</a> starts.
The reigning Copa America champions head into the tournament riding on a fantastic unbeaten streak, led by PSG superstar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/qatar-2022-neither-messis-argentina-nor-ronaldos-portugal-google-predicts-world-cup-final-20220926-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a>. La Albiceleste were drawn against Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland in Group C.
Scaloni’s side played one last international friendly before its World Cup debut, putting five past UAE on Wednesday. But a couple of players were unable to get playing time, and the coach later suggested that there could be changes on the roster.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni could make two changes on Argentina’s 2022 World Cup squad</h2>
“There’s a possibility that our 26 man list for the World Cup could change. We’ll see,” Scaloni told reporters after the game. “There are players who are not 100% well. We want to be cautious. We want to see their evolution”.
Unsurprisingly, the Argentine media immediately started to wonder which players Scaloni was talking about. A few hours later, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reported that the players in question are Nicolas Gonzalez and Marcos Acuña, both under physical observation.
Replacing Gonzalez wouldn’t be such a complicated task, but Acuña’s status is a majorconcern. While the Fiorentina winger would be easier to replace, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-ea-sports-predicts-world-cup-winner-using-simmed-games-on-fifa-23-20221108-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> don’t have other left-backs besides Nicolas Tagliafico and the Sevilla man.
Scaloni has four players on his reserve list in case of injury: Juan Musso (GK), Facundo Medina (CB), Thiago Almada (CM), and Angel Correa (FW). Therefore, missing Acuña would be a huge blow.
How much would thisaffect Argentina? Using this World Cup Predictor, you can see every potential outcome of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/argentina-world-cup-qualifiers-roster-to-face-chile-and-colombia-20220125-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> may have clinched a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/qatar-2022-teams-that-have-qualified-for-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-20211013-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qatar 2022</a> berth, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/south-american-2022-world-cup-qualifiers-schedule-matchdays-15-and-16-20220125-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South American Qualifiers</a> are far from being over. On Thursday, January 27, La Albiceleste will make the trip to Calama to take on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/chile-vs-argentina-probable-lineups-of-conmebol-qualifiers-for-the-qatar-2022-world-cup-20220125-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chile</a> – but they’ll do so without manager Lionel Scaloni.
This international window was already strange for them given that they <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-argentina-seals-place-in-qatar-2022-fifa-world-cup-20211116-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">have already qualified</a> for the World Cup and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-psg-salary-how-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20210813-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> won’t be part of the squad for the next two matches. Now, things got even more awkward as their headcoach won’t be in the dugout.
Assistant coaches Roberto Ayala and Walter Samuel will be in charge of the team aiming to extend Argentina’s unbeaten run. Find out here why Scaloni is not traveling to Chile for this game.
<h2>Lionel Scaloni won’t be in the dugout in Chile vs. Argentina WC Qualifier game</h2>
Even though they have a Qatar 2022 ticket under their belts, the game against Chile doesn’t come in great timing for Argentina. Besides Messi, La Albiceleste will suffer a number of casualties.
Lionel Scaloni won’t travel to Chile because he has tested positive for Covid-19, just like Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Besides, assistant Pablo Aimar and Emiliano Buendía – who was expected to start – will also stay in Argentina for being close contacts.
 
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