🎙️Scaloni: We suffered a lot, but we deserved to win | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni appeared deeply emotional after Argentina’s dramatic qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

After a brutally tough match against a surprising Cape Verde side, the head coach highlighted his players’ indomitable character on a night of pure suffering. “It would have been madness to lose in my 100th match, but this is football,” the manager admitted.

Respect for the opponent and personality intact

The coach completely dismissed the pre-match analysis that had taken a comfortable win for granted. “Everyone thought it was going to be a walk in the park, but we knew very well that it wouldn’t be,” he warned firmly. To wrap up, Scaloni delivered a forceful message about this squad’s unbreakable identity: “We can debate whether we played well or badly, but this team isn’t afraid to take responsibility for the match. It never gives up.”

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