Argentina squad urge Lionel Scaloni to stay after Messi exit

Argentina squad urge Lionel Scaloni to stay after Messi exit (Pics: X) Mid-Day Sports By Atharva Upasani Published Sep 23, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

"For me, he is one of the most important coaches. He gave me my debut, and I hope he stays," midfielder Nicolas Paz said upon arriving in Buenos Aires [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Scaloni, whose contract is set to expire in December, had hinted at stepping down following Argentina`s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in July [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Cristian Romero added: "We hope he stays. He is the key figure in building this national team, so obviously we want him to continue." [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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