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• Argentina to start Messi for Zambia friendly
Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will start the friendly against Zambia on Tuesday night at La Bombonera....2026
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• Scaloni: Messi undecided on playing '26 World Cup
Lionel Messi has yet to decide if he will play at this summer's World Cup with just 81 days to go before Argentina begin their title defence, according to national team coach Lionel Scaloni....2026
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• Lionel Scaloni Reveals Details of Meeting With Lionel Messi Amid Questions Over 2026 World Cup Involvement
'Will Lionel Messi play at the FIFA World Cup?' has been a question on the minds of most fans since the qualifiers were done....2026
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• Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star talks World Cup, Inter Miami, more
Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever....2025
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• Argentina recall Messi amid Miami's Shield race
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni on Friday named Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul to his 28-player squad for the friendlies this month against Venezuela and Puerto Rico....2025
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• Scaloni: Messi to 'take his time' on WC decision
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni addressed the growing uncertainty that Lionel Messi will choose not to play at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, reaffirming the team captain will "take this time calmly" before making a final decision....2025
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• Garnacho, Martínez back in Argentina WCQ squad
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has returned to the Argentina squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers after serving a suspension, while Valencia midfielder Enzo Barrenechea earned his first call-up by coach Lionel Scaloni on Tuesday....2024
• Scaloni: Don't worry about Messi penalty miss

Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni warned against fixating on Lionel Messi's missed penalty after his team beat Ecuador at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas to secure a slot in the Copa América semifinals....2024
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• Messi, Scaloni to miss Argentina final group match

Argentina captain Lionel Messi with a leg injury and manager Lionel Scaloni, suspended for one game, will miss their final Copa América group stage match against Peru on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami....2024
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• Thiago Almada becomes first active MLS player to win FIFA World Cup
Thiago Almada joined Argentina’s World Cup roster as one of the final players on Lionel Scaloni’s roster and the Atlanta United playmaker joined a slim list of MLS players to run the table in the tournament’s history. Almada became the first active MLS player to win the FIFA World Cup following Argentina’s 4-2 penalty shootout ... Read more...2022
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• Messi played final with injury - Argentina coach

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Lionel Messi, revealing the captain played in the Copa America win over Brazil with an injury....2021
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• Tata Martino won't renew contract with Atlanta United

Herculez Gomez examines the state of the Mexican national team, which is experimenting with a new generation while also searching for a head coach. The FC guys look ahead to Barcelona's schedule during the three weeks Lionel Messi is expected to be out after he fractured his arm against Sevilla. Check out all the notable action from Europe this weekend, including Lionel Mess...2018
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2026
"Lionel Scaloni Reveals Details of Meeting With Lionel Messi Amid Questions Over 2026 World Cup Involvement"

2025
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday's win over Uruguay showed their depth after Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala all missed out."

2024
"Lionel Scaloni confirmed he will stay on as coach of Argentina after casting doubt over his future with the World Cup holders last November."

2023
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is happy to see that Lionel Messi "has found a place where he is loved" following the star's move to Miami."

2022
"Under manager Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's strength comes from their adaptibility."

2021
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Lionel Messi, revealing the captain played in the Copa America win over Brazil with an injury."

2020
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni believes "it was positive" that Lionel Messi remained at Barcelona this summer instead of joining a new team."

2019
"Lionel Scaloni insists he wants to see new faces, but rumours persist of a rift between the Albiceleste coach and Manchester City striker"

2018
"Argentina's interim head coach Lionel Scaloni says the number 10 shirt will not be given to another player until Lionel Messi announces his plans."

• Argentina’s run of success in world soccer is bolstered by its belief in not just Lionel Messi

Here’s why the future of La Albiceleste looks bright as they begin qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In international men’s soccer, there are three teams hailing from South America ranked among the 10 best nations in the world. Colombia comes in at No. 10, Brazil at No. 8, but sitting above all of them at No. 1 in the world is Argentina, a nation that has seen soccer success arrive at an u...2024
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• Scaloni signs deal to remain as Argentina coach

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his contract until 2026, the country's FA said on Monday....2023
• Tata Martino won't renew contract with Atlanta United
2018

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• Atlanta United coach Tata Martino: Argentina have not contacted me

Argentina's interim head coach Lionel Scaloni says the number 10 shirt will not be given to another player until Lionel Messi announces his plans. Interim coach Lionel Scaloni admits he's uncertain if Lionel Messi will return to the national team, but is optimistic for the newcomers to the side. Atlanta United manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino has said the Argentina Foot...2018
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• Argentina back Uruguay players, worried for final

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he understands the reaction of Uruguay players in entering the stands to protect their family members in the aftermath of last Wednesday's Copa América semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia....2024

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2021

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• Scaloni on Argentina win: No Messi? No problem
2025

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• France provide no perfect plan for Argentina. How can Messi break down 'Les Bleus'?

Under manager Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's strength comes from their adaptibility. But what about against a star-studded France side?...2022
• Argentina reject 'unsporting behaviour' criticism

Lionel Scaloni has hit back at suggestions Argentina resorted to underhand tactics during their World Cup quarterfinal against Netherlands....2022
• Scaloni's flexibility has helped Argentina and Messi adapt at World Cup

Lionel Scaloni didn't have a glittering CV when he took over at Argentina, but his willingness to adapt has them on the verge of a World Cup final....2022
• Who will Argentina turn to without Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi is almost certain to miss Argentina's match against Uruguay on Friday. How will Albiceleste coach Lionel Scaloni fill the void?...2021
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• Aguero in talks to join Argentina World Cup staff

Sergio Aguero said he is in talks with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni to be a part of his backroom staff ahead of the World Cup....2022
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• Scaloni: Messi found a place 'where he is loved'

2023

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• Argentina recall Messi amid Miami's Shield race
2025

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• Argentina boss: We're no longer reliant on Messi
Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi's absences and no longer need to rejig the lineup when he is not available, Lionel Scaloni has said....2025
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• Argentina’s run of success in world soccer is bolstered by its belief in not just Lionel Messi
2024

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• Messi's status still uncertain for Copa quarterfinal

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi's status for its Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador on Thursday is unclear, with the lineup to be determined after the evening training session....2024
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• Scaloni: Argentina changes not due to poor play

Argentina will make changes to their starting XI against Brazil on Tuesday but they will not be "performance-based," coach Lionel Scaloni said....2023
• Tata Martino won't renew contract with Atlanta United
2018

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