18 Facts About Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Scaloni played for several years in Italy, with Lazio and Atalanta, before retiring in 2015.

Lionel Scaloni became a manager in 2016, starting as an assistant at Sevilla and Argentina's under-20 team.

Lionel Scaloni won the 2021 edition, Argentina's first such honour in 28 years, and then beat Italy in the 2022 Finalissima.

Thereafter, the Lionel Scaloni-led national team won their third World Cup title, the first since 1986, in 2022 in Qatar.

Lionel Scaloni went on to win the 2024 Copa America as the Argentina manager, making it three consecutive tournaments won with the national team.

Lionel Scaloni left West Ham after a permanent move could not be agreed.

However, due to the fact there were no limitations for free agents, two weeks later Lionel Scaloni signed a one-year contract at Racing de Santander, The Cantabrians subsequently finished in mid table.

At age 35, Lionel Scaloni joined Atalanta BC in January 2013.

Lionel Scaloni was released at the end of the campaign, but re-signed after failing to find a new club.

On 11 October 2016, Lionel Scaloni joined compatriot Jorge Sampaoli's coaching staff at Sevilla.

Lionel Scaloni led Argentina to the 2021 Copa America title after defeating Brazil who were the hosts, helping them to win their first trophy in 28 years.

Argentina then overcame Australia in the round of 16, and advanced over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals with a penalty shoot-out victory, following which Lionel Scaloni defended his team after controversy surrounding the fights and tension between Argentine and Dutch players during the ill-tempered shoot-out.

Lionel Scaloni became the youngest manager since 1978, and the fourth youngest manager to win the World Cup, which, coincidentally, were both achieved by Argentine compatriot Cesar Luis Menotti.

Lionel Scaloni was honoured with The Best FIFA Men's Coach for 2022.

Shortly after the World Cup victory, Lionel Scaloni signed a new contract on 27 February 2023 to keep him as Argentina manager until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Scaloni is regarded as one of the best men's national coaches in the world due to his success with the Argentina national team.

Lionel Scaloni has stated that Carlo Ancelotti is the coach he most admires and that he tries to emulate his coaching style with Argentina.

Lionel Scaloni has instilled a coaching philosophy with Argentina centered on fostering unity and camaraderie among players through team bonding and ensuring clear, open communication to define each player's role and value within the team structure.