Argentina’s nationwide workforce received the World Cup thanks largely to their finest participant, Lionel Messi. The Argentine star received the most effective participant of the event award and scored twice within the ultimate in opposition to France.
He additionally scored a objective within the penalty shootout, so it was a spectacular efficiency to determine himself as the most effective participant in historical past.
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It may be stated that the No.10 from Rosario did all the things potential for Argentina to win their third World Cup star in historical past, however so did his coach Lionel Scaloni.
The connection between the Lionels has been crucial in attaining this success and, after the match, Scaloni revealed some particulars a few chat between them.
“I will inform you one thing, a few chat I had with him in San Juan, after drawing 0-0 with Brazil,” the coach stated on Sunday.
“I felt that what was going to return was going to be tough and that the frustration may very well be sturdy.
“So, earlier than he went again to Paris, I sat down to speak to Messi.
“I raised the problem with him and he instructed me ‘we’ll proceed as a result of it is in all probability going to go effectively and if it does not then not less than we’ll have tried’.
“That gave me a lift.”
Messi’s future with Argentina
Messi stated earlier than the ultimate in opposition to France that it was going to be his final World Cup sport, and Scaloni alluded to that too.
“In the intervening time, I feel we should always save a spot for him for the following World Cup,” he stated.
“In 2026, he can have the chance in his pocket, if he desires to proceed enjoying.
“I feel he is earned the appropriate to determine what to do along with his soccer profession, and with the Argentina nationwide workforce he does not have something extra to show, not that he ever did.”
Lastly, he referred to the management that Messi has proven with Argentina.
“The reality is that it’s a actual pleasure to have coached him, and likewise his teammates as a result of what he transmits to his teammates is one thing I’ve by no means seen,” the coach added.
“I’ve by no means seen anybody so influential along with his teammates. And effectively, that is nice.”