Argentina coach news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Argentina national football team and its coach:
Current Coach: Lionel Scaloni
- Scaloni was appointed as the head coach of Argentina in August 2018, replacing Jorge Sampaoli.
- Under Scaloni, Argentina has shown significant improvement, reaching the final of the 2019 Copa America and winning the 2021 Copa America.
Recent News:
- In November 2021, Scaloni extended his contract with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) until 2024.
- In December 2021, Argentina was drawn into Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland.
- In March 2022, Scaloni named a 26-man squad for the friendly matches against Venezuela and Panama, with several young players getting their first call-ups.
- In May 2022, Argentina played a friendly match against Slovakia, winning 2-0, and Scaloni praised his team's performance, saying they were "getting closer" to their goal of winning the World Cup.
Upcoming Matches:
- Argentina is scheduled to play several friendly matches in June 2022, including matches against Estonia, Honduras, and the United States.
- The team will also participate in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022.
Player News:
- Lionel Messi, one of the most successful players in Argentine football history, has been named as the captain of the national team.
- Other key players for Argentina include Paulo Dybala, Sergio Agüero, and Ángel Di María.
- In March 2022, it was reported that several Argentine players, including Messi and Dybala, had tested positive for COVID-19, forcing them to miss several matches.
I hope this information is helpful!