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Scaloni extends Argentina contract until 2026

Scaloni extends Argentina contract until 2026

Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni has signed a new contract until 2026, as announced by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Monday. Scaloni, whose contract expired after Argentina's triumph at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, will remain with the Albiceleste until the next World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The former Argentine international agreed to the...

Jubilation as Argentina return home with World Cup trophy

Jubilation as Argentina return home with World Cup trophy

Newly-crowned world champions Argentina have touched down on home soil with the iconic FIFA World Cup following their historic triumph in Qatar. Argentina won the global competition for the first time in 36 years after defeating 2018 champions France 4-2 on penalties last Sunday. The Argentine government declared Tuesday, December 20, as a bank holiday in the country, and the Albiceleste players arrived to jubilant cheers...

Messi hints at retirement from international football

Messi hints at retirement from international football

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has hinted at the possibility of Sunday’s final being his last appearance for his country. Messi guided the Albiceleste to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Croatia in Tuesday's semifinal at the Lusail Stadium. The talisman scored Argentina’s first goal from a spot-kick before teeing up Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez for his second and Argentina’s third of the match. The Paris Saint-Germain...

Saudi Arabia cause World Cup upset against Messi’s Argentina

Saudi Arabia cause World Cup upset against Messi’s Argentina

Copa America champions Argentina have been dealt a huge blow in their Group C opening match against Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Scaloni's team were in unbelievable form heading into the competition, with five wins from their previous five games, scoring nineteen (19) times without conceding. The star-studded Argentina side suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to the Herve Renard-led side...