Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, praises Lionel Messi after victory over Austria
June 23, 2026 · Global
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina national team coach, gave a high assessment of Lionel Messi's contribution in the victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting Messi's dedication and leadership qualities.
The coach of the Argentine national team, Lionel Scaloni, expressed high appreciation for the contribution of striker Lionel Messi in his team's victory over the Austrian national team with a score of 2-0 in the second match of Group J of the 2026 World Cup. In this match, Messi scored two goals. Scaloni said, "Even though our team was experiencing difficulties, Leo continued to win the ball and fight to the maximum, controlling the ball in the opponent's half. It was very clear how enthusiastic he was to compete. This kind of dedication is rarely seen in football, but that's what Leo always shows. This is very admirable, and we are very happy. Honestly, I don't know what else I can say about Messi," wrote Scaloni on the official account of the Argentine national team on social media World Cup final.