Lionel Scaloni goes out of his way to praise Messi: “He’s the best in the world”

Lionel Messi became the figure of the Argentina team that qualified for the 2022 Qatar World Cup final after the victory (3-0) over Croatia. The ’10’ from the ‘Albiceleste’ opened the scoring with a masterful shot and then assisted Julián Álvarez who secured the game by scoring 3-0.

Due to his great performance, the technical director of the South American team, Lionel Scaloni, filled him with praise. “If Messi is the best great in history… Sometimes it seems that because we are Argentines we say so and we sin a little selfishly when saying that he is the best in history but I think there is no doubt”, he said at a press conference.

In the same way, he continued with the compliments to the ‘Flea’. “I’ve been saying it for a long time and I have the privilege with my coaching staff and my players to be able to train him and see him and it’s exciting”, mentioned.

“It’s exciting because every time you see him, he generates something for you, he generates something for his teammates, he generates something for people, and not only for Argentines. So well, there is little more to add about him. It is lucky and a privilege that I have the Celeste and Blanca on “he added.

It is important to mention that Lionel Scaloni will fight for his second title in command of the Argentina team. DT was champion of the Copa América 2021 after beating Brazil in the final on the land of the ‘Canarinha’.

When will Argentina play again?

Argentina will play the final this Sunday, December 18 at the Lusail Stadium starting at 10 am (Peruvian time). The team led by Lionel Scaloni will wait for the winner of the key between Morocco and France.