Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni took the ceremonial kick-off before the clash between Mallorca and Valladolid. Later, the coach spoke to the microphones of 'Cadena COPE' and showed his emotion after almost a month as world champion.
It was a day to remember for Lionel Scaloni, who returned to Mallorca, which was his home during his time as a footballer, and took the ceremonial kick-off. The Argentinian coach also took the opportunity to speak to the 'Tiempo de Juego' programme on 'Cadena COPE'.
"I always listen to you, I would be happy to commentate with you. Don't think that just because I've won a World Cup I'm going to be a good commentator," he began. In addition, he did not hesitate to refer to the last World Cup, where he was crowned champion: "I still hasn't sunk in. I've been stopped by people from other countries who were thrilled that Argentina won".
"I live in a small town, in the centre of the country, little known, and my house was crazy every day, my parents, my siblings... it was a beautiful moment that we ended in the best way," he said. And on the massive celebration: "We were in need and within the madness it was quite civilised with 5-6 million people in the street. Football is like that, it doesn't care about colours, people...".
Scaloni was full of praise for Messi: "Coaching the best players is easy if they feel comfortable on the pitch and he felt comfortable as did so many others.