Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed he's staying on in the role. -AP
Lionel Scaloni has confirmed he will stay on as coach of Argentina after casting doubt over his future with the World Cup holders at the end of last year.
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The 45-year-old Scaloni said last November he was contemplating walking away from his post after Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier, saying: "It's complicated to keep going and it's complicated to keep winning."
Local media reports said earlier this month that Scaloni had reached an agreement with the Argentine FA to remain at the helm until at least the end of this summer's Copa America.
"There was a lot of talking, but I always told the truth. There were moments to think and know what to do. It was not a farewell or anything," Scaloni said in an interview with Italian television.
"I was thinking about how the national team goes on and the moment also to allow space for the youngsters, and this is important for us. It was a moment of reflection."
Scaloni took over as coach in 2018 and led Argentina to the Copa America title in 2021 - their first major trophy since the 1986 World Cup - and their third World Cup triumph the following year.
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