Rumors of Sudden Resignation Stop Accompanying Messi and Take the Real Madrid Baton?

The Argentina national team needs a new leader.”

The fate of coach Lionel Scaloni, who suddenly hinted at the possibility of taking over the leadership of the Argentina national soccer team, is developing interestingly.

Argentine media 'Tyc Sports' reported on the 23rd (Korean time) that 'Coach Scaloni will not attend the Copa America 2024 group draw ceremony scheduled for December 5th in the country. 카지노사이트

The same goes for coaches Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel.'

Usually, unless there are special circumstances, the coach is expected to attend the draw ceremony for continental competitions. This is especially true in that it is a stage to organize and announce entries for the competition and thoughts on the opposing team in the same group. 

The South American Football Confederation (COMEBOL) is said to have specified mandatory invitations for managers and coaches from each member country.

However, Scaloni has a policy of not going. “Argentina needs all the power possible and a healthy leader.

They need to stop the ball for a moment and think,” he said after winning 1-0 against Brazil in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup South American qualifier held at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the 22nd.

There’s a lot to think about,” he said, making a surprising statement.

Of course, I am not resigning right away. 

However, he weighed the possibility of putting down the baton, saying, “It is necessary to think about (resignation).

 It is reported that Scaloni is still staying in Argentina. 

He is said to be with his family in a town called Pujato near Rosario, four hours from the capital Buenos Aires.

This is Argentina, who won the previous Copa America held at the Maracana in July 2021. 

They also won the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Scaloni, who took over as coach after Jorge Sampaoli in August 2018, was a helper at the spectacular coronation of Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona).

Scaloni, whose contract renewal negotiations took a long time after winning the championship.

 He signed a new contract until 2026 earlier this year, so hinting at the possibility of him stepping down from the baton is quite a shock for Messi and other national team players.

 No one knew, and it was even more so because it was said to the media. 

The announcement raised many questions as it was announced at a time when the team was in first place with 5 wins and 1 loss (15 points) in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), is said to have also received the information. 

Chairman Tapia also seemed embarrassed and asked to meet again to talk, but he was said to be having a hard time not knowing Scaloni's schedule.

Spanish media 'As' said, 'There is a possibility that Scaloni will take over as Real Madrid coach. 

Coach Carlo Ancelotti weighed the possibility of resigning to change his position, saying

It is certain that he will leave for the Brazilian national soccer team at the end of the season."

Brazil's stance is that they will use a temporary agency system for Ancelotti until next summer. 

This is an even more puzzling move in that if it is not Ancelotti, another manager should be hired.

Coincident with this, there were rumors of Zinedine Zidane's return to Real, but it turned out to be nothing. 

In a situation where we have to look at several leaders, the rumor about Scaloni's appointment is itself interesting. 

Real has more players from Brazil. Brazilian national team resources such as Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao are in place.

However, there is also an analysis that his remarks were intended to raise the possibility of an impromptu resignation because he was offended by AFA, not Real Madrid. 

It is said that there was a lot of disagreement over the contract period even before he first took charge in 2018. 

It is pointed out that the process of finalizing a contract renewal after winning the World Cup took longer than expected, which hurt his pride.

In addition, there is speculation that uncomfortable feelings continued as friendly matches were not scheduled quickly and the payment of winning bonuses was delayed. 

It is said that Scaloni's consistent position was that even if Argentina's economic situation was on the verge of collapse, one should get what one deserves.

First of all, the manager must appear at the group drawing ceremony. 

AFA also says that it will resolve the issue of future actions raised by Scaloni until then. 

It was confirmed that Scaloni plans to leave for Mallorca, Spain soon.