Scaloni revealed what should happen to Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María at the 2026 World Cup: “It will be their decision…”

The popular clamor that began with the title in Qatar 2022 persists: the fans of the Argentine national team want two historic men like Lionel Messi AND angel of mary extend its continuity until the 2026 World Cup, where Albiceleste must defend its third star. Both the “Pulce” and “Fideo” have clarified in several interviews that, in principle, the Copa América 2024 could be their final point in the national team shirt, but this Monday the coach Lionel Scaloni related to the situation e revealed what would have to happen to continue.

“Being in the next World Cup will be Leo’s decision, if the body supports it for me it will be there“said the coach that he will renew his contractual relationship with the AFA before the next FIFA date in March, where the world champion title would debut against Panama AND Surinameas advanced clarion a week ago.

“What I said about Messi applies to Ángel Di María (Juventus Turin), as long as his body resists he will always be called up”concluded Scaloni, who spoke in the city of Coverciano (north of Florence), where he was a speaker at the refresher course for Italian coaches that led to the “Panchina d’Oro” gala, which awarded Italy Stefano PioliDT of Milan, as the best coach of last season.

Obviously there was time to reflect, once again, on the title that the Argentine national team won on Arab soil, which marked two months this weekend. “Behind our title (World Cup Qatar 2022) there was a communion of intent between fans, staff and players, something exciting that made the sense of belonging to this unique shirt even stronger”He explained.

“Then having a player like Messi was and is, of course, an advantage. As a former team-mate, coaching him is wonderful, I see how the other players look at him and follow him, he’s the best.”complete.

Due to its location, the biggest questions were directed at Argentine footballers playing in Italy’s Serie A. “Lautaro Martínez plays in a great team (Inter) of which he is now also the captain and is managing it. He has always been my favorite striker, he arrived at the World Cup with some problems but he was always there when we needed him “assured about the “Taurus”.

did not summon John Simon (Naples), while acknowledging having it in high consideration: “He’s always been on our list, the fact is that Argentina have a lot of forwards, but I respect him”.

Nico Gonzalez (Fiorentina) was about to be called up, but a premature injury forced him to be replaced from the final list, a few days before his debut in Qatar 2022. “It was hard for him, but also for us not being able to count on him because when he’s at 100% he’s a player who always makes the difference”he pointed.

Furthermore, he valued Napoli’s great season which is heading towards the ‘scudetto’: “It’s a team that I really like, with a great coach who makes the difference, he plays every game differently. I really like how they set up the games and that’s why I’m up there, I hope they win the championship”.

A former Lazio and Atalanta player, Scaloni has wished both teams to achieve their goal of entering the European positions at the end of the season, in a fight that remains strong with Milan and Paulo Dybala’s Roma.

“My wish is that both (Lazio and Atalanta) can reach their goal, I love them both: both Lazio with Sarri and Atalanta with Gasperini have their own idea of ​​the game”hill.