Scaloni's contract with Argentina's national team extended to 2030

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Argentina national team coach Scaloni announced that his contract with the national team has been extended until 2030. The announcement was made at a festive press conference.

During the conference Scaloni was moved to tears and struggled to stop crying. He said these were not easy days for him.

Scaloni said he comes to the role with the same passion and enthusiasm he had on the first day. The extension covers the period in which the national team will prepare for a new era without Messi.