AFA begins talks to renew Scaloni's contract as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Argentine Football Association has initiated discussions with coach Lionel Scaloni to extend his contract with the national team. AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia is leading the talks, aiming to secure Scaloni's position in the organization’s long-term plan. These initial contacts come after Scaloni's successful tenure, highlighting the leadership's priority to maintain continuity. Further meetings will be scheduled to finalize the contract details in the coming days.
- •AFA confirms contract renewal discussions with Lionel Scaloni.
- •President Claudio Tapia initiated the talks to ensure Scaloni's continuity.
- •Scaloni's successful time as coach is a key factor in negotiations.
- •Further meetings are planned to finalize contract details.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — 💣Bombshell in Argentina: AFA confirms renewal talks with Scaloni
"The Argentine Football Association has formally begun the process to guarantee the continuation of the senior national team’s coaching cycle.First contacts between Tapia and the coachAFA president C...
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