Argentina Ready to Face Capo Verde, Scaloni Highlights Italian Football Problems
July 4, 2026 · Global
Lionel Scaloni, head coach of Argentina, provides support for Italy and analyzes the problems facing Italian football ahead of the match against Capo Verde in the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina national team coach, Lionel Scaloni, provides an analysis of the problems faced in Italian football. "When the type of game is changed, problems arise," he said. At midnight Italian time, Argentina will face the biggest surprise in this tournament, namely Capo Verde, in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Scaloni, in a press conference before the match, also expressed his condolences to the families of the four young men who died in the tragic car accident in Casilda. Emotions were also visible when German Denis, his former teammate at Atalanta and now a commentator at Rai, asked questions about the condition of Italian football. Scaloni emphasized, "I don't know the exact reason, but I wouldn't put too much stock in it. Italy has an extraordinary football culture; we must continue to respect it." He continued, "Each country has its own culture, and that is what makes them a world power. Problems arise when they try to adopt a style that neither the players nor the fans really feel. Football has changed a lot; it was as if there was only one way to play, but I believe every country has its own style that must be respected. We value Italy a lot – in Argentina, we all have Italian bloodlines – and I hope they can return to the top. If they realize their value, they will return to the top. Italy is a power, and they will return!