Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted on Wednesday that he doesn’t understand those who doubt Argentina captain Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, arguing the views are “more about debate” derived”.
“That’s something I don’t understand, but I think it’s more because of the debate; if everyone said he was the best, there wouldn’t be a debate. It turns out that’s the reason. You have to look at where he’s coming from. ,” commented the world champion coach during a press conference at the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) stadium in Ezeiza.
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Scaloni pointed out that on the eve of the fifth match of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Uruguay in Buenos Aires, some people “don’t want to understand the reality” and publicly expressed “trying to debate”, Although he reiterated they did not believe “there should be a debate”.
The Inter Miami player had just won his eighth Ballon d’Or – an award presented by France Football magazine – and was congratulated by his teammates and fans alike. Emiliano Martinezwon the best goalkeeper award.
“Leo has always been the best and now Emiliano joins. He was a very dear boy to us,” Scaroni said.
Regarding the possibility of Messi being included in the starting eleven against Marcelo Bielsa’s side, the man from Santa Fe commented that he saw Messi at 100% in training and it was clear, If he were to play in “La Pulga” he would be guaranteed minutes.
Di Maria’s future
Another locker room heavyweight whose continuity has been questioned is Angel Di Maria. The player from Rosario returns to Albiceleste after injury and, as he recently said, the possibility of his retirement from the national team after the 2024 Copa America between the United States, Mexico and Canada is in doubt.
Scaloni seemed calm about this and made it clear that although he himself began to think about how much time is left when watching the veterans play, the important thing now is to enjoy the game.
“There is still a lot to do in the America’s Cup. Now that we have it, let us enjoy it There’s not much point in thinking about what will happen,” he said, while confirming that el Fideo is fully playable.
What is certain is that Argentina is still performing well after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and will now face Uruguay, who arrived after defeating Brazil in Montevideo, and “Scaroneta” is ready for everything.