“The president (Augusto Cesar Lendoiro) was convinced by this particular offer and it satisfies the player on a sporting level as he will have the chance to play.”
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Lionel Scaloni
Lionel Sebastián Scaloni is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of the Argentina national team. He is also an Italian citizen. Under his leadership, Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Scaloni is regarded as one of the best national coaches in the world. A versatile player throughout his career as a footballer, he operated as a right-back or right…
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sports · Argentine football manager (born 1978) · association football player · association football coach · also Lionel Scaloni, Lionel Sebastián Scaloni, Lionel Sebastian Scaloni, Scaloni
Born 16 May 1978 · Q311586
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2026· 12 entries
Public attention spiked: 14,148 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.4× the usual 4,183, with 6 article edits. Coverage that week: “‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat” (The Guardian).
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The Guardian: ‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat
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Public attention spiked: 184,829 Wikipedia readers in one day, 44.2× the usual 4,183, with 40 article edits. Coverage that week: “‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat” (The Guardian).
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Public attention spiked: 114,491 Wikipedia readers in one day, 27.4× the usual 4,183, with 22 article edits. Coverage that week: “The other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero” (The Guardian).
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The Guardian: The other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero
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Public attention spiked: 50,636 Wikipedia readers in one day, 12.1× the usual 4,183, with 6 article edits. Coverage that week: “Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’” (The Guardian).
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The Guardian: Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’
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Public attention spiked: 40,988 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.8× the usual 4,183, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Managerial statistics Updated stats
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Public attention spiked: 22,535 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.4× the usual 4,183, with 5 article edits. Editors noted: small grammar edit
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Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with Argentina (2026).
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Led Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final, where they were defeated by Spain
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2024· 4 entries
Won the Copa America with Argentina (2024).
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Won: Copa América with Argentina (2024).
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A street was named after Scaloni in his hometown of Pujato
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In 2024, a street was named after Scaloni in his hometown of Pujato.
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2023· 3 entries
Won award: IFFHS Men's World's Best National Coach (2023).
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Won award: Panchina d'Oro (2023).
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Won award: Globe Soccer Career Coach Award (2023).
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2022· 8 entries
Won the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions with Argentina (2022).
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Won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina (2022).
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Won award: IFFHS Men's World's Best National Coach (2022).
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Won: CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions with Argentina (2022).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Argentina (2022).
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Won award: South American Coach of the Year (2022).
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Won award: The Best FIFA Men's Coach (2022).
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By the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS)
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2021· 3 entries
Won the Copa America with Argentina (2021).
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Won award: IFFHS Men's CONMEBOL Team Manager (2021).
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Won: Copa América with Argentina (2021).
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2018· 1 entry
Was named the outright manager of the under-20 team, and was chosen to lead the Argentina senior team later that year
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2016· 1 entry
Starting as an assistant at Sevilla and Argentina's under-20 team
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2013· 1 entry
Played for Atalanta BC (2013–2015) — 17 appearances, 0 goals.
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2008· 1 entry
Played for RCD Mallorca (2008–2009) — 34 appearances, 0 goals.
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2007· 1 entry
Played for SS Lazio (2007–2013) — 65 appearances, 1 goals.
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2006· 5 entries
Runner-up: FA Cup with West Ham United (2005–06).
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Joined Santander in 2006.
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Joined West Ham in 2006.
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Played for Racing de Santander (2006–2007) — 32 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for West Ham United F.C. (2006–2006) — 17 appearances, 0 goals.
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2003· 1 entry
Played for Argentina men's national football team (2003–2006) — 7 appearances, 0 goals.
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2002· 3 entries
Won the Spanish Copa del Rey with La Coruna (2001-2002).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Deportivo La Coruña (2001–02).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Deportivo La Coruña (2002).
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2000· 2 entries
Won: La Liga with Deportivo La Coruña (1999–2000).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Deportivo La Coruña (2000).
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1998· 2 entries
Won: Toulon Tournament with Argentina U21 (1998).
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Joined La Coruna in 1998.
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1997· 3 entries
Won: FIFA World Youth Championship with Argentina U20 (1997).
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Played for Argentina national under-20 football team (1997–1997) — 7 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Deportivo de A Coruña (1997–2006) — 294 appearances, 18 goals.
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1996· 2 entries
Joined Estudiantes de la Plata in 1996.
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Played for Estudiantes de La Plata (1996–1997) — 37 appearances, 7 goals.
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1995· 1 entry
Joined Newells Old Boys in 1995.
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1994· 1 entry
Played for Newell's Old Boys (1994–1996) — 16 appearances, 0 goals.
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1978· 1 entry
Born 1978-05-16.
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