Almost a month after being crowned world champion as coach of the Argentine National Team, Lionel Scaloni gave an interview for a Spanish radio medium. In it, the DT from Pujato referred to the negotiations to renew his contract with the Albiceleste, confessed details of the World Cup Qatar 2022 and spoke of the possibility of leading Spain.
«I am these days traveling to Buenos Aires. I hope to sit down with the president, meet with him (Chiqui Tapia) and then see if we reach the agreement we want. That’s the idea. I don’t know what day I’m going to travel because I’m fine with my family here (Mallorca) and enjoying these days»expressed Scaloni in a note with El Partidazo de Cope.
The emotional technical talk in the run-up to the World Cup final
The youngest coach of Qatar 2022 commented that the technical talk prior to the duel against France It was very tough and she had no words for her players: «We are to be close, we know the moments in which I go. At the gates of a final there is not much to say. The talk was very emotional because they have been working for that moment for four years.
«I don’t even remember what I told them, the words didn’t come out. Honestly, it was very emotional, we prepared the match and said what we thought to win the match, but when I wanted to say something more emotional I couldn’t. I was grateful for the four years that we lived, neither I nor the coaching staff could continue. It is the final moment, you reached the maximum »remarked the DT, who also revealed that he did not watch the duel against the Gauls again.
Is Spain an option for Scaloni?
Asked if he would direct the European Red at some point, Scaloni did not close the door on him: Why wouldn’t you coach the Spanish National Team? It is my second home. I feel part of this country. I think Spain is right to have a Spanish coach. De la Fuente gave me the coaching course. He explained all the doubts we had. Anytime I can, I’ll go see him.”he concluded.