Argentina against Panama: Lionel Scaloni’s emotion on the night when an entire stadium applauded him with Lionel Messi’s baton

“Give it sample, give it sample, give it sample, give it sample.”.

The deafening cry descends from all sectors of the Monument. The more than 83,000 people cheer for the world champions as the voice from the stadium announces their last names. And when the tour ends, comes the ovation for the father of “La Scaloneta”.

“Drive tactically…Liooneeeellll Scaaaloooniii”….

​And immediately there is a thunderous ovation and lots of applause.

The 44-year-old from Pujato was invaded by visible emotion, even if his procession goes inside, beyond smiles, tears, hugs. He is introverted, but at the same time localized. Know your place and it highlights the playersbeyond its enormous responsibility in eternal achievement.

“I don’t know when it will happen again, hopefully in four years but You have to enjoy this achievement and see people united and happy. I’m very grateful” Scaloni said after the match that his team beat Panama 2-0.

When it was time to take the field, dressed in the same gym uniform as always, he stood behind the players, arms crossed. AND He faced the match with the same seriousness as the World Cup.

But as soon as he left the playing field, Scaloni could not contain himself, seeing his children, with whom he relaxed for a few seconds with pure smiles. AND Tears are seen in his eyes when he listens and sees how the fans sing “Muchachos”, the success that has become all the rage. She immediately put all her passion into singing the Hymn, sung by Ariel Ardit.

The emotion didn’t only invade Scaloni, but also all the players, when they lined up for the Anthem. He “Fishing” Martinez He went from dancing (requested by the fans, not only for him but also for Franco Armani) in the pre-match movements, to crying like a baby. AND Nicola Otamendi sang “Muchachos” like another fan. AND Marco Acunawho had entered a lower grandstand in San Martín to greet people, looked astounded at the audience.

The same as Rodrigo DePauHim, another of those who had left earlier to patrol the pitch Leandro Paredes. All footballers shed tears, which they share with their families, wives and children who have been by their side to accompany them in a unique moment. The long-awaited moment, especially for Lionel Messi, whose happy face was aware of it, like that of angel of marywho changed the tears of suffering for joy and had his beautiful revenge to enjoy an ovation as big as the Monumental.

And there the River boys were having fun, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Guido Rodríguez and Exequiel Palacios, who have not only played in this stadium, but have also walked along the river since they were little. Now they are world champions.

The gleam in the eye was not exclusive to Scaloni and the players. Also all the technical staff. From Paul Aimarthe most cerebral and emotional at the same time, up to Walter Samuel (he turned 45 yesterday) e Fabian Ayala, slopes, the teachers Luis Martín and Rodrigo Barrios, the goalkeeping coach Martín Tocalli, the physiotherapist Luis García, the doctor Daniel Martínez and even Marito, the historic stage man, who represents many people who have been working in silence for years for the national team and that he has waited so long for this moment.

to the champions it was hard for them to get into the game, amid so much noise. He was logical. It was an excuse to celebrate the third star. There were shouts with Almada’s goal and ecstasy with Messi’s great free-kick goal.

But Scaloni lived them calmly, true to his style. He recently relaxed again with the celebrations after the meeting. And the climax came with the world cup. And the Olympic Tour.

There Scaloni was released. He grabbed the microphone after Messi’s words and started singing to the rhythm of the fans: “That by the hand of Leo Messi, we will all turn around.”

when both the players and the audience with Messi’s wand shouted at him “La Scaloneta the bitch who gave birth to him”, he had an emotional discharge which brought him relief. He was referring to his father: “The father of La Scaloneta is here and this makes me happy”.

He warned it would be short and said: “Football belongs to the players and they are primarily responsible for us being world champions.”