Lionel Scaloni
Born: May 16, 1978 (age 46)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality:
Argentine
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Position: Right-back
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2013-2015 | Atalanta BC |
Managerial | 2018- | Argentina |
Sports Mole has 292 articles about Lionel Scaloni. Articles 1 to 40:
![Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected on July 14, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected on July 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/29/lionel-messi_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Lionel Messi left in tears from ankle injury in Argentina's Copa America final win
Argentina star Lionel Messi is left in tears after he sustains an ankle injury in Sunday's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final.
Jul 15, 14:35
![Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024. Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 14, 13:30
![Argentina's Angel Di Maria during training on July 11, 2024 Argentina's Angel Di Maria during training on July 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi wants Angel Di Maria to get fairytale ending in Copa America final
Argentina star Lionel Messi hopes that Angel Di Maria can enjoy a fitting send-off in Sunday's Copa America final against Colombia.
Jul 14, 13:29
![Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Colombia's Juan Cuadrado on July 6, 2021 Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Colombia's Juan Cuadrado on July 6, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina vs. Colombia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Monday's Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two nations.
Jul 13, 00:57
![Argentina's Angel Di Maria reacts on July 9, 2024 Argentina's Angel Di Maria reacts on July 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for 2024 Copa America final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Monday's Copa America final against Colombia.
Jul 13, 00:45
![Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024 Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Copa America final: Argentina vs Colombia, Messi vs James - a tale of two captains
Ahead of Sunday's Copa America final, Sports Mole looks at how both teams' captains have taken very different routes to this stage.
Jul 12, 16:00
![Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024. Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi achieves new goalscoring milestone in Argentina's Copa America triumph
Lionel Messi overtakes Ali Daei to become the second-highest men's international goalscorer of all time in Argentina's 2-0 Copa America semi-final win over Canada.
Jul 10, 12:20
![Argentina's Emiliano Martinez celebrates after winning the penalty shootout on July 4, 2024 Argentina's Emiliano Martinez celebrates after winning the penalty shootout on July 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 20:53
![Lionel Messi reacts after missing his penalty for Argentina at the Copa America on July 4, 2024 Lionel Messi reacts after missing his penalty for Argentina at the Copa America on July 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina lineup vs. Canada: Predicted XI for Copa America semi-final match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's Copa America clash with Canada.
Jul 7, 20:25
![Argentina's Emiliano Martinez reacts during the penalty shootout on July 4, 2024 Argentina's Emiliano Martinez reacts during the penalty shootout on July 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Copa America 2024: Emiliano Martinez extends penalty record after Lionel Messi miss
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez maintains his unbeaten penalty shootout record in Thursday's Copa America quarter-final success against Ecuador.
Jul 5, 14:48
![Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024 Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Scaloni provides Lionel Messi injury update ahead of Ecuador clash
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni provides an update on Lionel Messi's injury status ahead of Thursday's Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador.
Jul 4, 14:09
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 20, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 2, 06:43
![Argentina captain Lionel Messi reacts to a chanced missed at the 2024 Copa America against Canada Argentina captain Lionel Messi reacts to a chanced missed at the 2024 Copa America against Canada](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina lineup vs. Ecuador : Predicted XI for Copa America quarter-final Match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Thursday's Copa America clash with Ecuador.
Jul 2, 06:32
![Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024 Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Copa America 2024: Argentina optimistic Lionel Messi will be fit for quarter-final
Argentina assistant coach Walter Samuel provides an update on Lionel Messi's injury status ahead of the Copa America quarter-finals.
Jun 30, 16:51
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 25, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni to miss Argentina's clash with Peru
Argentina will be without their talisman Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni for Saturday's final group game against Peru at Copa America 2024.
Jun 29, 15:20
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 20, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina lineup vs. Peru: Predicted XI for Copa America Group A match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Sunday's Copa America clash with Peru.
Jun 27, 14:54
![Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Argentina at the 2024 Copa America Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Argentina at the 2024 Copa America](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 27, 14:44
![Erick Pulgar of Chile during their opening match of the 2024 Copa America Erick Pulgar of Chile during their opening match of the 2024 Copa America](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chile vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa America clash between Chile and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 23, 17:40
![France manager Didier Deschamps on June 17, 2024 [IMAGO] France manager Didier Deschamps on June 17, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 favourites: France, Deschamps should be tipped to win ahead of England
Sports Mole looks at why France should be regarded as clear favourites to win Euro 2024 ahead of the likes of England.
Jun 21, 12:52
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina Copa America 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars miss out?
Sports Mole takes a look at Argentina's squad for Copa America 2024, including the key players to make the cut and the notable names to miss out on selection.
Jun 20, 02:25
![Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured before kickoff on June 9, 2024. Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured before kickoff on June 9, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Argentina could line up against Canada
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in Thursday's Copa America opener against Canada.
Jun 19, 02:05
![Argentina's Lionel Messi on June 9, 2024. Argentina's Lionel Messi on June 9, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 18, 23:22
![Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates winning the Copa America as he kisses the trophy on July 10, 2021 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates winning the Copa America as he kisses the trophy on July 10, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi's Copa America record: goals, assists, standout moments
Sports Mole takes a look at Lionel Messi's for Argentina at the Copa America, including goals, assists and standout moments.
Jun 18, 01:29
![Argentina's Valentin Barco in action against El Salvador's German Feuntes on March 23, 2024 [IMAGO] Argentina's Valentin Barco in action against El Salvador's German Feuntes on March 23, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina confirm Copa America squad as Valentin Barco fails to make final cut
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni confirms his final squad for this summer's Copa America, resulting in disappointment for Brighton & Hove Albion's Valentin Barco.
Jun 15, 15:37
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal on March 6, 2024 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'make decision' on Julian Alvarez future amid Chelsea interest
Manchester City will reportedly reject any offers for striker Julian Alvarez this summer despite ongoing interest from several big clubs across Europe including Chelsea.
Jun 15, 14:38
![Ecuador's Alan Minda in action with Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel on June 9, 2024 Ecuador's Alan Minda in action with Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel on June 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Ecuador vs. Honduras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Ecuador and Honduras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 14, 14:49
![Argentina celebrate scoring their first goal on June 9, 2024. Argentina celebrate scoring their first goal on June 9, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Guatemala - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Argentina and Guatemala, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 12, 09:56
![Argentina's Lionel Messi on June 9, 2024. Argentina's Lionel Messi on June 9, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Copa America 2024 Group A predictions, standings, fixtures, results: Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada
All you need to know about Copa America 2024 Group A, including standings, fixtures, results and predictions as Argentina, Peru, Chile and Canada battle for a knockout place.
Jun 11, 10:00
![Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured before kickoff on June 9, 2024. Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured before kickoff on June 9, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Will Lionel Messi be in Argentina's squad for 2024 Copa America?
Argentina begin the defence of their Copa America title on June 21, but will global icon Lionel Messi be in their squad for this summer's tournament?
Jun 10, 10:10
![Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso celebrate after the match on December 10, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso celebrate after the match on December 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur 'slash' 28-year-old's asking price by £35m
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly drop Giovani Lo Celso's asking price by £35m as they look to offload the Argentine this summer.
Jun 9, 14:42
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Argentina and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 00:04
![Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reacts on November 22, 2023 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reacts on November 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina omit 30-year-old attacker from provisional Copa America squad
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni leaves out a 30-year-old playmaker from his provisional squad for the 2024 Copa America.
May 20, 22:55
![Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez looks dejected after Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores their fourth goal on April 23, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez looks dejected after Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores their fourth goal on April 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea confirm length of Enzo Fernandez injury absence amid reports season is over
Chelsea reveal that Argentina international Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after undergoing groin surgery.
Apr 25, 23:27
![Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reacts on October 13, 2023 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reacts on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Scaloni reveals only two Argentina players guaranteed Copa America spots
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni confirms there are only two players who are guaranteed of her place in his Copa America squad.
Mar 27, 17:06
![Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho on November 29, 2023 Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho on November 29, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho 'to start first Argentina game against Costa Rica'
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho will allegedly start his first game for Argentina when the world champions face Costa Rica on Tuesday evening.
Mar 26, 09:38
![Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 13, 2023 Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Argentina could line up against Costa Rica
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in their friendly against Costa Rica in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Mar 24, 19:28
![Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 22, 2023 Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Argentina and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 24, 19:23
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Argentina could line up against El Salvador
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Saturday's international friendly against El Salvador.
Mar 20, 18:14
![Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 22, 2023 Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Argentina vs. El Salvador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Argentina and El Salvador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 20, 18:11
![Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to injury
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will miss the upcoming friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring injury.
Mar 19, 00:31
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