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Argentina extend Scaloni contract until 2030

AFA president Claudio Tapia announced the renewal at a joint press conference before the Uruguay friendly.

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Argentina coach touching the World Cup trophy, wearing a navy polo and a blue-and-white scarf.
Argentina coach touching the World Cup trophy, wearing a navy polo and a blue-and-white scarf. · Photo: Maisfutebol

Argentina have extended the contract of head coach Lionel Scaloni until 2030. AFA president Claudio Tapia announced the renewal, keeping the 48-year-old in charge for at least four more years.

The announcement came during a joint press conference with the coach, ahead of Argentina's friendly against Uruguay on Friday at La Bombonera. Ge reports that Scaloni was visibly moved by the news.

Scaloni has coached the national side since January 2018. Record quotes him saying the squad has the material to compete, after the team analysed its options.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the deal covers the next World Cup cycle.

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This article is based on reports by:

  • ge — Argentina renova contrato com Lionel Scaloni até 2030; treinador chora após anúncio
  • Maisfutebol — OFICIAL: Lionel Scaloni renova com a Argentina
  • Record — Lionel Scaloni renova com a Argentina até 2030: «Analisámos e há material para competir»
  • Mundo Deportivo — Ya es oficial: Scaloni seguirá siendo seleccionador de Argentina

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