Lionel Scaloni: Football and politics shouldn't mix before England semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has urged focus on the sport rather than historical disputes ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England.
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Scaloni defends Argentina performance ahead of England semifinal
Lionel Scaloni has dismissed criticism regarding his team's performance and urged for a focus on sport rather than politics ahead of the World Cup semifinal.
Argentina prepares for World Cup semi-final against England
After eliminating Switzerland, Argentina prepares for a high-stakes World Cup semi-final against England, focusing on the sporting challenge ahead.
Scaloni in tears after Argentina's incredible comeback against Egypt
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni was moved to tears following his team's 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
Lionel Scaloni eyes final against Spain but warns of Egypt challenge
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni considers Spain a potential final opponent but emphasizes the difficulty of the upcoming World Cup round of 16 clash against Egypt.
Lionel Scaloni slams World Cup schedule after gruelling win over Cape Verde
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has voiced his frustration over fixture congestion as his team faces a short turnaround before their clash with Egypt.
Lionel Scaloni dismisses concerns over Argentina's reliance on Lionel Messi
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has addressed questions regarding team dependency on Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash against Cape Verde.
Lionel Scaloni reaches verbal agreement to stay as Argentina coach until 2031
Lionel Scaloni has reportedly agreed to extend his tenure as Argentina head coach until 2031, with formal talks paused until after the current World Cup.
Lionel Messi chose team over personal records in Jordan clash
Lionel Scaloni revealed that Lionel Messi requested to start on the bench against Jordan to prioritize team harmony over individual achievements.
Lionel Scaloni confirms Lionel Messi will be benched against Jordan
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has announced that Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the final group-stage match, allowing rotation for the wider squad.
Lionel Scaloni calls for unity after false reports regarding Lionel Messi's father
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has urged his squad to stay focused on their upcoming World Cup clash against Austria following false reports about the death of Lionel Messi's father.
Argentina fans turn Kansas City into a Lionel Messi pilgrimage
Thousands of Argentina fans took over Kansas City with banderazos and celebrations ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Algeria.
Lionel Messi explains tears after hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria and opened up about his emotional celebration, while Lionel Scaloni praised his iconic captain.
Messi, Martinez and Alvarez fit for Argentina's World Cup opener
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, and Julian Alvarez have recovered from injury concerns ahead of the World Cup clash against Algeria.
Nicolas Tagliafico likely to miss Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
After sustaining a calf injury during a warm-up match, Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico is expected to sit out the team's first game against Algeria.
Lionel Messi to stay in private room at 2026 World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been granted a private room as he leads the team's title defence at the 2026 World Cup.
How Argentina won the 2022 World Cup: A Tactical Retrospective
A look back at Argentina's 2022 World Cup success in Qatar, highlighting Lionel Scaloni's tactics, Messi's leadership, and that iconic Martinez save.
Emiliano Martinez avoids surgery after breaking finger
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez sustained a fractured finger before the Europa League final but will avoid surgery, leaving his World Cup fitness uncertain.