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Scaloni's 'worst technical talk' before Qatar final revealed in new documentary
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Scaloni's 'worst technical talk' before Qatar final revealed in new documentary

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new documentary series, "El Método Scaloni," reveals details about Argentina's World Cup victory, including a unique pre-final team talk.
  • Coach Lionel Scaloni became emotional during the talk, leaving players like Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez and Lionel Messi to recall the moment with amusement.
  • The series features interviews with Scaloni, players, and other notable figures, offering an inside look at the team's leadership and methods.

A new documentary series titled "El Método Scaloni" offers an unprecedented look into the leadership of Argentine national team coach Lionel Scaloni, focusing on the strategies and moments behind the team's recent titles, including the Qatar World Cup. The series premiered on May 28 and features exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage.

One of the most discussed moments in the documentary is Scaloni's unusual pre-final team talk before the match against France in the Qatar World Cup. Goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez described it as "the worst technical talk," recalling how Scaloni became overwhelmed with emotion and began to cry. "He started crying and said, 'Well, I want to tell you...' Crying, crying. And when he wanted to speak, it was worse," Martínez recounted.

Lionel Messi also shared his memories of the moment, recalling with laughter how Scaloni struggled to speak. "When he's about to speak, he sort of says, 'I can't, I can't. Pablo, you speak, you speak.' 'Me neither, me neither.' And then, I don't know if anyone ended up saying anything," Messi said, referring to Scaloni's assistant coach Pablo Aimar. Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul added that Walter Samuel was also involved, with Scaloni attempting to pass the speaking duties to him as well.

The three-part docuseries delves into Scaloni's work methods and includes testimonials from Scaloni himself, along with international figures like Diego Simeone and José Pekerman. Key players from the World Cup-winning squad, including Messi, De Paul, Ángel Di María, Leandro Paredes, Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández, and Alexis Mac Allister, also share their insights. The series aims to provide a different perspective on the management of the Argentine national team.

Y le dice: ‘Walter, hablá vos’. Y Walter dice: ‘No, no’

— Rodrigo De PaulDescribing Scaloni's attempt to get Walter Samuel to speak during the team talk.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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