Lionel Scaloni could not hold back his tears in front of the press this Saturday, on the eve of the World Cup final between France and Argentina.
Argentina’s heightened passion for this 2022 World Cup is obviously not without consequences for the Albiceleste players and staff. The delay in the ignition of Messi and company against Saudi Arabia may have been born of this disproportionate fervor – such pressure that Lionel Scaloni’s assistant, Pablo Aimar, burst into tears when the Argentines, finally, kicked off their World Cup at the expense of Mexico.
Three weeks later, here is the Albiceleste in the final of the World Cup, for a third star to pin on the jersey. And the national coach to crack publicly in turn, this Saturday in front of the press. ” To the players, I can only say thank you. I am very moved because they gave everything. Hopefully we can be rewarded with all of this tomorrow. And if not, let them all be proud. It is a moment to savor. I appreciate it. In my way, but I’m enjoying it », says Lionel Scaloni, his eyes reddened and moist.
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And to add, in a video captured and reported by TyC Sports: “ I feel enthusiastic, these are beautiful moments, which we must take advantage of, even at the gates of a final. The important thing is the path we have traveled, the pleasure we have had with these players, enjoying it with our family… I am convinced that when you have fun, things have a completely different taste and are lived differently. We are approaching a great match but until kick-off we must savor these moments which will remain in history and in our heads. »