Scaloni’s next move after the World Cup qualifiers double-header | OneFootball

After the last double round of South American Qualifiers on the road to the 2026 World Cup, in which the Argentina National Team thrashed Venezuela 3-0 and lost by the minimum to Ecuador, Lionel Scaloni chose to relax after the event and was seen with his bicycle at Parque Manuel Belgrano, where he did not go unnoticed.

The coach frequently practices cycling, not only as a hobby but also in organized circuits, such as in April of this year, when he participated in a new edition of the Mallorca 312, where he rode 167 kilometers and finished in 17th place, with a time of 04:54:11.

“The thing with the bike comes from escaping the madness that comes from stopping playing football. It’s a sport that has no contraindications and only has benefits,” said the Albiceleste coach in an interview with Olé prior to the 2021 Copa América final.

He also added: “Now everyone has one, Ayala has one, Samuel and Aimar too.” In fact, the native of Pujato has already practiced cycling several times with his coaching staff. He did so in 2024 at the Gran Fondo 7 Lagos circuit, which takes place in Argentine Patagonia, and also this past May, when they participated in one of the most important mountain bike races in the country: the Desafío Río Pinto in the Valle de Punilla.

The next activity for the Argentina National Team is scheduled for the second week of October with two friendlies. The first will be on the 10th at 9 p.m. against Venezuela at the Hard Rock Stadium, and they will close the FIFA date against Puerto Rico on the 13th at Soldier Field, with the time yet to be determined.

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