Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni recently shared a significant conversation he had with captain Lionel Messi prior to the upcoming World Cup final. The Albiceleste are set to face Spain this Sunday at a venue in New Jersey, USA.
Reflecting on their preparation, Scaloni noted that Messi emphasized that the current squad has already etched their names into history. Fabrizio Romano reported that Messi told his coach, We are pure history.
Scaloni expressed deep admiration for his captain, stating that Messi himself is a living legend. The coach admitted feeling immense pride that the player widely considered the greatest of all time views the team with such high regard. The duo previously secured a World Cup title together in Qatar four years ago.