Man, every time I look at Argentina's squad, it never really looks like the squad of "the best team in the world" on paper.
You look at the clubs they play for, their individual status, their club form, and compared to some other national teams there's nothing overwhelmingly special about it.
But the moment they put on that Argentina shirt, everything clicks. Suddenly they're playing with incredible chemistry, balance, intensity, and confidence. The whole becomes far greater than the sum of its parts.
We have to give the credit to Scaloni for that. What a manager. And when you remember the state Argentina were in when he first took over in 2019 compared to where they are now, it's honestly one of the greatest international coaching jobs we've ever seen.
He might genuinely be the GOAT of international managers.
Lionel Scaloni reacts emotionally after Lionel Messi’s hat-trick:
🗣️ “I honestly couldn’t hold it back anymore… when Lionel Messi scored that third goal, I completely broke down on the sidelines because of everything that moment represented.”
“It wasn’t just about the hat-trick or the scoreline… it was about everything he has done for this team, for this shirt, for this country, and for the millions of people who have followed his journey from the very beginning.”
“As a coach, you are supposed to stay calm, think clearly, make decisions, and control emotions in every situation… but sometimes football takes over and reminds you that you are also just a human being.”
“When you see a player give absolutely everything over so many years, carry so much pressure, and still perform at this level in a World Cup, it becomes emotionally overwhelming even from the touchline.”
“He doesn’t just score goals for Argentina or win matches… he carries the hopes, dreams, and emotions of an entire nation every single time he steps onto the pitch.”
“In that moment after the third goal, I wasn’t thinking like a coach anymore, I wasn’t thinking about tactics or the game… I was just proud, emotional, and deeply grateful to be witnessing something like that so close.”
“You look at him and you slowly realise that what we are watching is not normal anymore… this is something that belongs in football history forever, something that will never be repeated in the same way.”
“That hat-trick didn’t just change the game or the result… it created a moment of pure emotion that will stay with me for the rest of my life as a coach.”
Dont understand why some ppl are so greedy. What do they even need all that money for? Im pretty happy just being able to pay my bills n clear debts, take care of my parents, get covered by decent health insurance, drive an ordinary car n live in a decent sized home. If I could ask for anything extra, it would probably be having a kid or two. Do i need 1M per month? I dont think so 🤷♂️