Scaloni Agrees to Extend Argentina Contract After Messi's Retirement

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has agreed to extend his contract about three months after losing the 2026 World Cup final. The decision came after team captain Lionel Messi announced his retirement, settling the coach's future with the national team.

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• The decision came about three months after the 2026 World Cup final defeat.

  «بعد نحو ثلاثة أشهر من خسارة نهائي كأس العالم 2026، واعتزال قائد»

  صحيفة عكاظ
• Lionel Messi retired from international football, a move coverage has linked to the decision.

  «بعد اعتزال الأسطورة ليونيل ميسي اللعب دوليا»

  RT عربي
• The decision concerns Scaloni's position on remaining Argentina's head coach in the coming period.

  «كمدير فني "للتانغو" خلال الفترة المقبلة، بعد اعتزال الأسطورة»

  RT عربي

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