Argentina players urge coach Scaloni to stay
Lionel Scaloni's future as Argentina coach is unresolved as his contract expires in December and talks with the Argentine Football Association continue. Several players, including Nicolás Paz, Cristian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Gianluca Prestianni and Juan Musso, publicly urged him to stay ahead of a press conference next Tuesday. Scaloni has led Argentina for eight years with a 104-match record of 76 wins, 18 draws and 10 losses, won the 2022 World Cup and Copa América in 2021 and 2024, and managed a 36-game unbeaten run; upcoming friendlies run Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, capped by Lionel Messi's farewell match.
Scaloni's contract negotiations continue with a press conference scheduled next Tuesday.
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Scaloni hinted at stepping down after Argentina lost to Spain in the World Cup final. His contract ends in December and talks are ongoing. He will speak to media next Tuesday before scheduled friendlies.
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