‘Argentina can now play the same way with or without Lionel Messi now,’ says manager Scaloni

‘Argentina can now play the same way with or without Lionel Messi now,’ says manager Scaloni

Messi missed Argentina's qualifiers in the March window due to injury when the Albiceleste thwarted Uruguay 1-0 before thrashing arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 and sealed their spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina does not rely on Lionel Messi anymore, says manager Scaloni

June 10 (Reuters) - Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi's absences and no longer need to rejig the line-up when the Inter Miami forward is not available, manager Lionel Scaloni said ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia. Since making his senior debut in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina, winning the World Cup in 2022, two Copa America titles and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Oly…

Has Argentina outgrown Lionel Messi? Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni’s shocking claim sparks debate

As Argentina prepares for their World Cup qualifier against Colombia, a thought-provoking remark from coach Lionel Scaloni has sparked widespread debate. As Argentina prepares for their World Cup qualifier against Colombia, a thought-provoking remark from coach Lionel Scaloni has sparked widespread debate. The reigning world champions have already punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a string of commanding performances—incl…