Scaloni confident in Argentina's future as Messi bids farewell
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni spoke after Lionel Messi announced his farewell from the national team. Scaloni emphasized that while Messi's departure marks the end of an era, he believes there is a bright future ahead for the team. Messi has been a pivotal figure for Argentina over the past two decades, and his absence will be significant. However, Scaloni reassured fans that a new generation of players is ready to step up and continue the legacy left by Messi.
- •Lionel Scaloni comments on Messi's departure during a press conference
- •Messi bids farewell after two decades with Argentina
- •Scaloni highlights a promising future for the national team
- •New generation of players expected to emerge in international competitions
- 10:36 PMESPN Soccer — Scaloni: 'Only nostalgia remains' as Messi bids Argentina farewell
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there is a bright future beyond Lionel Messi as the team's most influential player of the last two decades prepares to bid farewell.
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