'It's not arrogance' - Lionel Scaloni praises 'unique' Argentina stars as Lionel Messi & Co bury England to reach World Cup final
Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's unity and resilience following their victory over England to reach the World Cup final. He rejected claims of arrogance, attributing the team's success to brotherhood and hard work.
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Lionel Scaloni struggled to hold back his emotions after Argentina beat England 2-1 to book their place in the World Cup final. The head coach praised his players' character, unity and resilience, insisting their success is built on brotherhood rather than arrogance as they prepare to face Spain.
Scaloni admitted he was left speechless after Argentina's 2-1 victory over England secured another World Cup final appearance. The Albiceleste boss described the occasion as unlike anything he had experienced before and said his players continued to exceed his expectations. The world champions had to battle for their place in the final, but Scaloni insisted his side thrive under pressure. He said the team's determination and the support they received helped carry them through a demanding contest.
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