Open letter from Lionel Scaloni: «Sorry I couldn't bring you another cup» | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni broke his silence with an emotional and heartfelt message after a week of intense emotions in which sadness and joy became intertwined. The head coach of the Argentina National Team used his social media, a channel he usually avoids, to express his pain over not being able to win the cup and to apologize to the fans for not giving them another moment of joy to ease the hardships of everyday life.

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Despite the frustration over the sporting result, the coach from Pujato proudly upheld the legacy of his players, whom he admitted he refers to in private at home as his warriors when speaking to his wife. Scaloni stressed that the real trophy of this process is not material, but rather the values shown by the squad, such as hard work, the drive to improve, the conviction that it is possible to move forward, and the ability not to give up when everything becomes an uphill battle.

In his statement, the coach placed special emphasis on the group’s resilience in giving their all even when they had no energy left, and in enduring the cold-water blows coming from people who do not know the day-to-day reality of the process. He also highlighted the value of carrying oneself properly and the unbreakable desire to remain standing when the legs no longer obey the brain.

Finally, the tactician said he was eternally grateful to his coaching staff, the players, and the personnel of the Argentine Football Association who work quietly to ensure the delegation’s comfort. After thanking the public for the tremendous affection they showed him, Scaloni closed his heartfelt post with a postscript that reaffirms the national identity by stating that whoever has an Argentine friend has a treasure.

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