Scaloni to be offered Argentina job

Argentina were left reeling after a World Cup exit in the quarter-final stage, after being thrashed by eventual winners France.

The failure to impress in Russia saw unpopular manager Jorge Sampaoili given the sack, with Scaloni given the role on a permanent basis.

With star man Lionel Messi taking a break from international action, the coach has had to usher in a new generation of players like Giovanni Lo Celso, as well as re-integrating the likes of Mauro Icardi, who fell out with the previous manager.

As a result of the team's impressive form, in which time they have lost once in six games, Lionel Scaloni is to be offered the job on a permanent basis, according to Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia, on a contract until after the 2019 Copa America.

 

November 29, 2018