Argentina's heartfelt birthday greeting to Lionel Scaloni | OneFootball

The Albiceleste team paid tribute to the Santa Fe-born coach who was at the heart of one of the most successful eras in its history.

The Argentina national team once again showed the strong bond it has built with Lionel Scaloni since his arrival on the Albiceleste coaching staff. On his 48th birthday, the team’s official account dedicated an emotional message to him, accompanied by an image of the coach alongside all the trophies won during his successful spell.

“On a day like today, the creator of a philosophy of life was born: the Scaloneta. Thank you for uniting an entire country under one flag. Cheers to the commander of our greatest joy!” the national team posted on its social media.

The greeting came just days after Scaloni unveiled the preliminary squad list for the 2026 World Cup, made up of 55 players hoping to make the shortened roster that will travel to the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the world tournament.

Scaloni’s great run in charge of the national team

Since taking over in 2018, the coach has changed the national team’s recent history. He has managed 94 matches, with 67 wins, 18 draws, and just 9 losses, in addition to winning the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América.

The major turning point came with the triumph in the 2021 Copa América, when Argentina outplayed Brazil at the Maracanã and ended a 28-year title drought: the last one had been the 1993 Copa América.

In addition, under his leadership, Argentina put together a historic 36-match unbeaten run and managed to establish a core that blends World Cup-winning veterans with young prospects such as Nico Paz, aiming to be among the best at the next World Cup.

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