Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's World Cup-winning coach finds a quiet home in Spain
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lionel Scaloni, coach of the world champion Argentine national football team, lives a modest life in Mallorca, Spain.
- His home, located in Calvià, is described as a Mediterranean-style house focused on outdoor living, reflecting his understated personality.
- Scaloni's connection to Mallorca began when he played there in 2009, where he met his wife, Elisa Montero.
Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the reigning world champion Argentine national football team, has found a quiet refuge in Mallorca, Spain. While leading one of the world's most prominent teams, Scaloni maintains a low-profile personal life away from the spotlight, choosing a home that reflects his unpretentious nature.
His residence is situated in the municipality of Calvià, in southwestern Mallorca, near the popular El Toro beach and Puerto Adriano. This residential area is favored by those seeking privacy and a life away from the bustling tourist crowds of Palma. The property itself features Mediterranean architecture, spread across two floors, with a strong emphasis on outdoor living spaces, including a large rectangular pool and a covered dining area.
Despite his global success, Scaloni's home is not characterized by the extravagance often associated with sports stars. Images reveal a functional and comfortable house, designed for family life. This reflects Scaloni's personality, known for being reserved and avoiding ostentation, a trait that has also become part of the "Scaloneta" team's mystique.
Scaloni's connection to Mallorca dates back to 2009 when he played for the island's football club. It was there he met his wife, Elisa Montero, who was born on the island. The couple later lived in Rome, where their first son, Ian, was born in 2012. Their second son, Noah, was born in Palma de Mallorca two years later, and the family eventually settled in their Mallorcan home.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.