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Lionel Scaloni
Born: May 16, 1978
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: 
Argentine
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ArgentinePosition: Right-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2015 | Atalanta BC |
| Managerial | 2018- | Argentina |
Sports Mole has 437 articles about Lionel Scaloni. Articles 1 to 40:
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Luis de la Fuente narrowly beats rival to win Sports Mole's 2026 World Cup Manager of the Tournament
Spain boss Luis De la Fuente leads La Roja to their first World Cup title since 2010 and edges Lionel Scaloni in a tight Sports Mole vote to win Manager of the Tournament at the 2026 World Cup.11:00
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World Cup 2026 news: FIFA set to investigate Argentina's ‘disgusting’ behaviour in final defeat to champions Spain
FIFA are reportedly set to investigate the 'disgusting' behaviour of Argentina’s players and staff after the final whistle of the 2026 World Cup final.17:00
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Spain 1-0 Argentina: Tearful Scaloni leaves press conference in doubt over his future
Lionel Scaloni left his post-match press conference in tears after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, casting serious doubt over his future as the country's manager.Jul 20, 09:00
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Enzo Fernandez red card creates history as Argentina set unwanted World Cup final record
Argentina set an unwanted World Cup final record following Enzo Fernandez's red card in the 1-0 defeat to Spain.Jul 20, 02:10
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Spain win 2026 World Cup: Damning Argentina stat emerges as Lionel Messi falls at final hurdle to Ferran Torres
A damning Argentina stat emerges as Spain win the World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner to potentially end Lionel Messi's international career.Jul 19, 23:57
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Spain 1-0 Argentina player ratings: Emiliano Martinez heroics not enough to stop La Roja's march to second world title
Sports Mole provides player ratings as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.Jul 19, 23:52
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Spain vs. Argentina live commentary: World Cup 2026 final score, team news, updates
Sports Mole brings you live commentary from the 2026 World Cup final, including the latest score, team news and updates.Jul 19, 18:59
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Spain, Argentina prepare for epic final
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on July 19, as we build up to an unmissable final between Spain and Argentina.Jul 19, 09:34
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Spain vs Argentina: Lionel Messi’s farewell, Lamine Yamal’s coronation and why this World Cup final has everything
Sports Mole examines why Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could be the greatest showpiece in years.Jul 18, 15:13
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World Cup final best stats: Fascinating facts and figures ahead of Spain vs. Argentina
Sports Mole provides the key stats and facts for Sunday's World Cup final clash between Spain and Argentina at the MetLife Stadium.Jul 18, 12:01
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Argentina's road to the 2026 World Cup final ahead of Spain New Jersey battle
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how La Albiceleste made it to the New Jersey showpiece.Jul 17, 23:57
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Preview:Spain vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026 final
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Spain and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 17, 09:25
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World Cup 2026 final: How Argentina can break down Spain's record-breaking defence
Sports Mole analyses how Argentina can break down Spain's record-breaking defence in the 2026 World Cup final.Jul 16, 18:39
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Spain vs. Argentina: Most memorable meetings before World Cup 2026 final
Sports Mole looks at the most memorable meetings between Spain and Argentina before Sunday's World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey.Jul 16, 17:43
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Argentina lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 final as Lionel Scaloni makes double change
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 final against Spain.Jul 16, 11:55
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England vs. Argentina: How Thomas Tuchel's mistakes led to Three Lions' predictable 2-1 defeat in World Cup 2026 semi-final
After England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals of World Cup 2026, Sports Mole takes a look at the mistakes Thomas Tuchel made, and how the result was predictable.Jul 16, 00:54
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England 1-2 Argentina player ratings: Messi's two assists seal dramatic World Cup semi-final comeback as defending champions reach final
Sports Mole player ratings as Lionel Messi inspires Argentina's dramatic 2-1 comeback over England to reach the World Cup final.Jul 15, 22:41
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as England, Argentina prepare for spectacular semi-final
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on July 15, as we react to Spain's 2-0 win over France and build up to England vs. Argentina.Jul 15, 09:30
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Preview:England vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 15, 06:28
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England vs. Argentina: How to watch World Cup 2026 semi-final, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup semi-final showdown between England and Argentina.Jul 14, 07:00
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Argentina lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 semi-final as stars fight to partner Lionel Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final against England.Jul 13, 15:43
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How England can stop Lionel Messi: Thomas Tuchel's blueprint for World Cup success against Argentina
Sports Mole looks at how England can attempt to contain Lionel Messi in their World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina, and which members of Thomas Tuchel's squad have already come up against him.Jul 12, 18:27
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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: 'Luck was on our side' — Scaloni's contradictions after Argentina's latest hard-fought victory
Scaloni admitted Argentina needed luck to beat Switzerland, but his own conservative selections are the reason the problems persist.Jul 12, 06:34
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World Cup news: Argentina receive Cristian Romero injury update ahead of Switzerland quarter-final
Argentina receive an update on Cristian Romero's injury status ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland.Jul 9, 20:17
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Argentina lineup vs. Switzerland: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 quarter-final as strikers fight to partner Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Switzerland.Jul 9, 17:22
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Preview:Argentina vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 9, 16:21
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Argentina vs. Egypt: How to watch World Cup 2026 last-16 clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup last-16 clash between Argentina vs. Egypt.Jul 6, 17:15
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Team News: Argentina vs. Egypt injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 last-16 match between Argentina and Egypt.Jul 6, 17:00
Preview:Argentina vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 5, 10:56
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Argentina vs. Cape Verde: How to watch World Cup 2026 last-32 clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Friday’s 2026 World Cup last-32 clash between Argentina vs. Cape Verde.Jul 2, 07:00
World Cup news: Lionel Scaloni 'verbally agrees' to lead Argentina to 2030 tournament
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly agrees to sign a new contract to lead his country into the 2030 World Cup.Jun 29, 19:49
World Cup 2026 team of the group stage: Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. the rest of the field
Sports Mole asks whether Argentina can turn a dominant group stage into back-to-back World Cup wins, as two other high-flying nations make their case.Jun 28, 18:19
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Match Analysis: Scaloni finds right-back solution as Argentina top Group C with perfect record
Jun 28, 08:25
World Cup 2026: Why is Messi not starting in Argentina's group-stage clash against Jordan?
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will take Lionel Messi out of the starting lineup for the final group game against Argentina.Jun 28, 00:12
Argentina lineup vs. Jordan: Predicted XI for final World Cup 2026 Group J clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup Group J clash against Jordan.Jun 25, 22:35
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Preview:Jordan vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2026 World Cup Group J clash between Jordan and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 25, 22:30
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Argentina injury news: Lionel Scaloni delivers Cristian Romero injury update after World Cup win over Austria
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni provides an injury update on Cristian Romero following Monday's 2-0 World Cup win over Austria.Jun 23, 01:12
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Argentina vs. Austria: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 Group J clash
Sports Mole provides all you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria in World Cup 2026 on AT&T Stadium on Monday.Jun 21, 23:16
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World Cup 2026: Scaloni set to ring changes for Austria despite Algeria masterclass as injuries create fresh headaches
Argentina could make several lineup changes for their World Cup 2026 Group J clash with Austria, with Montiel out injured and Julian Alvarez pushing to start in Dallas.Jun 21, 18:54
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Argentina lineup vs. Austria: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J game as Lionel Scaloni aims to platform Lionel Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Monday's 2026 World Cup Group J match against Austria.Jun 20, 22:12
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