Lionel Scaloni Signals Argentina Exit After World Cup Final Loss

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Lionel Scaloni Signals Argentina Exit After World Cup Final Loss

Scaloni said he will remain Argentina coach only until December, then “probably” step away after the World Cup final defeat to Spain. The admission leaves the reigning champions facing a major transition after falling short of back-to-back titles. His tenure delivered Argentina’s golden era, but the loss in New Jersey may now become his farewell chapter.

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