Lionel Scaloni had no doubts when choosing between Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina soccer coach and world champion in Qatar 2022declared that if he had to choose between Diego Armando Maradona and Leo Messi he would stay with Messi, “the best in history”and with whom he said he has “something special.”
The Argentine coach has been the architect of the great successes of the Albiceleste team since he took the reins in 2018 and his record as coach includes a World Cup (2022), a Copa América (2021) and a Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup (2022). ).
“The World Cup was an incredible movie and trip. The key to the entire championship was having enjoyed it knowing how difficult it was and that anyone could win it”, said Scaloni, who revealed that since he returned from Qatar he has not seen the final again.
“Until the eighty minute I knew it was a spectacular game but from then on it was different. I have the pictures and the match in my head. It was a pity not to have closed it in ninety minutes because a goal from them at the end of extra time would have been unfair, ”he pointed out.
“The technical talk of the final was very emotional. I got excited and couldn’t go on. We felt it was a spectacular moment. When a team like Argentina achieves that communion, it’s screwed, “confessed Scaloni, who assured that, as a footballer, he” would not play in this team.
“The level is higher than before and that is why I would not play for the national team. As a player I look like Rodrigo De Paul but he plays better”, manifested.
Messi on Maradona
Scaloni also gave his opinion on his preferences as a footballer between Diego Armando Maradona and Leo Messi, the two most important players in Argentine history.
“If I have to stay with one, I’ll stay with Leo, with whom I have something special. He is the best in history, although Maradona was also great.”he stressed.
“Training Messi is not difficult. At a technical level it cannot be corrected but at times there is pressure or a way to attack is explained. To press, steal balls and when there is blood, he is number one, ”she pointed out.
One of the unknowns that Scaloni did not want to reveal is how the negotiation is for his continuity as Argentina’s coach.
“I am traveling to Buenos Aires these days, I hope to sit down with the president and see if we reach the agreement we want. I have a good relationship, I thank him for the opportunity and when he goes we will announce what has to be ”, he commented.
Asked about the possibility of coaching Spain in the future, Scaloni was blunt. “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. If I could have a pass from a Spanish player for my team, it would be Pedri ”, he concluded.