Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni had an argument with star striker Lionel Messi after the match of the qualifying round for the World Cup-2026 with Uruguay (0:2) in November, reports LA100.
It is noted that the parties started the conflict even before the game. And then the specialist learned about the private party of the national team players after the defeat from Uruguay. Scaloni was angered by the behavior of players before the upcoming match with Brazil (1:0).
After the game with the Brazilians, the coach announced his possible departure from the team. It is emphasized that the conflict with Messi did not affect the work of the coach and forward on the field.
The striker played five matches in the qualifying championship, scoring three goals. Recently it became known about Messiah's desire to play for his country's national team at the Olympics-2024 in Paris.