Lionel Scaloniselector Argentinahas given an example of lordship and sportsmanship. Far from complaints and protests, the technician, being questioned about the refereeing of the finalhas not made excuses and has recognized the superiority of Spainwhich won 1-0, with the goal of Ferran in extra timeand was proclaimed world champion.
Spain 1-0 Argentina I Final Summary of the 2026 World Cup
“Was the refereeing of the final unfair?”they asked Scaloni. And his answer is clear and forceful, straight to the point, without embellishment: “No, we lost because they were better, guys. We have to recognize it, we have to recognize that they played better. We surely arrive fair, it is the reality, but there are times when It’s good to recognize, and I think that will make us better, without a doubt.”
It must be recognized that they played better. We surely arrived just, it is the reality
“We have not been able to win. We are aware that it is played for the joy of our people and that is why it hurts. We will continue fighting,” the coach continued.
We will continue fighting
Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni hug before the final.
Your future
About your continuity at the head of the teamwhich has been talked about a lot after the final, commented: “These are things that are normal after a tournament like this. One can say it, it is reconsidered. We are here until December. I think the most important thing about all this is how things turned out, how people knew how to understand that the team gave everything. The most important thing is the selection, not who takes charge, whether I am there or not.”
We are here until December
“I’m fine. I am clear that the team has given everything until the end. Without a doubt, it is the best thing we have,” continued Scaloni, who is already in I bidhis hometown: “I’m happy to be home. It was lost. We were not winnersbut I think we have to be satisfied. It hurts not to give people joy. We play for them and for our families. “We gave it our all.”
It hurts not to give people joy. We play for them and for our families. we gave it our all
Ditch all kinds of theories
“Did you see what’s on the networks? “Did something happen with Messi’s harangue?” Scaloni was asked. “I don’t know, I don’t see networks, guys, I don’t have any”the coach responded surprised.
I don’t know, I don’t see networks, guys, I don’t have one
The journalists were referring to one of the most talked about topics in Argentina in recent hours: some strange and supposed theories to destabilize the Albiceleste before the final that spread like wildfire on social networks. “It was rumored that you had received pressure,” they tell him. “No, I have no idea.”answers Scaloni.
No, I can’t believe what you’re asking me
They ask him again about the same issue: “Was the locker room okay? Did you see Messi’s harangue when he said: ‘Well, guys, let’s forget about everything, let’s play’?'” “I don’t know, I have no idea,” the coach says again.
So, they go another way: that of the environment and unity in the selection. “Can we say that the Scaloneta is united? Are there no internal conflicts?” they insist. And Scaloni now settles the issue: “No, I can’t believe what you’re asking me.”
Thus, the Argentina coach put an end to all those strange theories. Scaloni is a gentleman.
