FIFA congratulated Lionel Scaloni on his birthday

FIFA used his official account to congratulate the Argentina coach, Lionel Scalonifor his 45 years

“The purpose of the hug. Victory hugs. Embrace in defeat. Hugs from champions Happy birthday to the Skalonets racer! FIFA published along with an impressive video of photos of the three World Cups where he was with star Lionel Messi.

Scaloni was with Messi in Germany in 2006 with José Pekerman’s team, he played on the coaching staff of Jorge Sampaoli in Russia in 2018 and finally in Qatar in 2022, where together they led their country to the top football title.

For its part, FIFA detailed what could have been the first meeting between the two Argentine football legends;

There may be no explanation for this, but when Lionel Scaloni was a fairly experienced player, but not decisive in the Argentine national team that participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, he treated the youngest player with special attention and affection. from the team, Lionel Messi.

Before Messi played his first match in World Cup history to become the youngest Argentine to feature in a big event, off the bench, seated and with no ambition to enter, Scaloni made a comment to him. After a match in which La Pulga scored against Serbia and Montenegro, the winger-midfielder went in search of him: first with a kick from behind. Then a big hug.

That’s how life went. From hugs in Germany to resigned pats in Russia. Until he reached Qatar. There. Everything was different there. And forever.
FIFA

AFA also posted on Twitter (@Argentina) for the third DT in history to win the World Cup with albiceleste. Happy birthday Lionel Scaloni! Have a nice day, champ.”— wrote the main house of Argentine football.