World Cup: ‘Most important thing is Argentina’ – Lionel Scaloni on Messi, Martinez’s reported retirement

Argentina caput coach, Lionel Scaloni, has responded to the speculation regarding the aboriginal of Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez with the nationalist squad pursuing the nonaccomplishment to Spain successful the 2026 World Cup final.

The Albiceleste came precise adjacent to achieving their imagination of defending the title, reaching back-to-back finals this year.

Regrettably, they suffered a 1-0 decision against a superior Spanish team, which efficaciously dashed their hopes.

In the aftermath of this disappointment, rumors began to circulate astir the aboriginal of 39-year-old Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez wrong the squad. 

Lionel Scaloni was asked astir this substance during an interrogation with TyC Sports upon his instrumentality to Argentina, and helium addressed the speculation, stating (via GOAL):

“After a tourney similar this, with mean occurrences, I judge 1 begins to reconsider definite aspects.”

“We are present until December. The astir important facet of this concern is however events unfolded. The nationalist understood that the squad gave their all, and ...