“One week between sadness and joy”. Scaloni breaks his silence after losing the final

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has apologized to his country’s fans exactly a week after losing to Spain in the World Cup final, which saw them win their second star and Tango failed to defend their world title.

Scalloni posted a lengthy statement on his official Instagram account, addressing his speech mainly to the Argentinian fans, saying: “After a busy week of sadness mixed with joy, tears with smiles, pain with peace and tension with calm, I can now sit down and write a few words.”

The Argentinian coach said that while he doesn’t like social media, it might be the best way to convey his feelings to fans, apologizing, saying: “All I can say is that I’m sorry I couldn’t bring you another cup and give you joy, even for a few days, to help you forget all that is bad in life.”

Scalloni urged fans to remember the values ​​the team tried to embody, describing his players as “warriors,” as he often called them when speaking to his wife.

“Effort, desire, will, to refuse to give up even when things are hard, to do everything even when there is nothing left, to carry buckets of cold water from people who don’t know us, honesty and the desire to stand when your legs no longer respond to your mind… this is the real cup.”

The coach expressed his deep gratitude to the coaching staff, players and staff of the Argentine Football Association, praising those who work quietly to make the team feel comfortable, and also thanked each of the fans for their affection towards the team.

Scalloni concluded his stirring address with a phrase he repeated twice for emphasis. “Whoever has an Argentine friend has a treasure”, a clear reference to the fighting spirit and loyalty inherent in the Argentine people and their team.