The Argentina National Team is betting heavily on Lionel Scaloni: "He is our plan A‚ B and C"

Scaloni pleads with Argentina fans as he is blocked from seeing DENTIST

It was 42 minutes that brought shame on Argentina's national team on Sunday night. Not content to go gracefully into the night after Spain's deserved triumph in the World Cup final‚ Lionel Scaloni's players threw punches and grabbed opposition players by the throat in ugly post-match scenes on the pitch. The disgraceful melee came just days after Argentina stars had held up a banner that read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' - which translates as 'The Falkland Islands are Argentine' - after their semi-final victory over England. FIFA have opened an investigation into the shocking scenes at the final that could lead to Argentina's guilty stars being banned. Here is how it all unfolded...

Argentina left in tough position with Messi and Scaloni's futures remaining uncertain

Scaloni breaks his silence on the Falkland Islands issue

Pochettino on Argentina's radar as Scaloni hints at exit

Scaloni hints at Argentina exit after heartbreaking World Cup final defeat

Scaloni addresses Argentina future after final loss

Scaloni confirms Argentina future decision after World Cup heartbreak

'Beyond reproach': Argentinian media praises Scaloni's team despite final defeat

‘We are gracious' - Scaloni bizarrely suggests Argentina lost with dignity as Messi is robbed

Tearful Scaloni leaves press conference after Argentina future update

Argentina boss Scaloni breaks down in tears during quit hint after World Cup final

'I'm very sorry' - Scaloni gets emotional on Argentina future

Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future

Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'best to ever stand on a pitch‚' says Argentina boss in tear-filled World Cup recap

WATCH: Scaloni stops Argentina-Spain brawl from exploding

Argentina XI for the World Cup final: Scaloni's midfield dilemma

What Argentina coach Scaloni said when offered Lazio job in 2024

Student faces the master as Scaloni and De la Fuente clash in World Cup final

The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever

“Forced us.” - Lionel Scaloni hits out at “strange” FIFA order that gives Spain World Cup final advantage

Argentina coach Scaloni heaps praise on to 'legend' Messi before World Cup final

Messi's final dance? Scaloni responds to retirement rumours ahead of World Cup final

Scaloni's rise from interim coach to the brink of being world champions again

'He's the best ever!' - Scaloni heaped praise on Messi ahead Spain clash

Scaloni: Argentina play like they're seven years old!

Scaloni tells Argentina fans to savour incredible England fightback win

'It's not arrogance' - Scaloni praises 'unique' Argentina after beating England to reach final

Lionel Scaloni‚ Emi Martinez rip into England after Argentina comeback win - ‘We smelt blood'

Scaloni names England weakness Argentina exploited in World Cup win

'We shouldn't confuse politics and football' - Scaloni on England-Argentina rivalry

The other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero

Lionel Scaloni makes England claim before Argentina's World Cup semi-final - ‘this is what I can say'

'It's a football game': Scaloni plays down Argentina v England rivalry

Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: 'A football game and that is all'

'Never say die': Scaloni's message to Argentina ahead of Switzerland clash

Scaloni responds to Lamine Yamal's “real final” claim

Argentina boss Scaloni in tears and cuts World Cup interview short - 'I can't'

Lionel Scaloni admits he cried after Argentina's remarkable Egypt comeback

Lionel Scaloni wants Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final

Argentina starting lineup vs Egypt: Lionel Scaloni's XI for the round of 16 game

Tevez supports Conte-Maldini Italy project‚ takes aim at Allegri‚ Spalletti and Scaloni

Argentina coach Scaloni criticises gruelling World Cup schedule

Scaloni criticises World Cup schedule after Argentina's gruelling win

Scaloni reacts to Argentina narrowly avoiding biggest upset of all-time

Scaloni insists Argentina won't underestimate Cape Verde in Round of 32 clash

Scaloni honors legendary journalist with exclusive Messi update

Messi dropped as Scaloni rotates Argentina squad against Jordan

Argentina have a Messi problem that Lionel Scaloni simply doesn't want to admit

Argentina boss Scaloni out of superlatives for remarkable Lionel Messi

Scaloni reveals Messi is fit to face Algeria as he gives updates on Martinez and Alvarez

Argentina must trust in youth to give Messi perfect send-off

New Tottenham signing Marcos Senesi has cut short his Ibiza holiday after being handed a last gasp call up to the Argentina squad for the World Cup. Senesi‚ whose free transfer from Bournemouth to Tottenham was confirmed on Wednesday‚ had been waiting to hear in recent days whether he would join the reigning world champions' 26-man squad. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni had been weighing up his options in recent days following an injury to Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi.

Argentina boss Scaloni hints at Messi comeback; Pochettino ‘happy' with USMNT in Germany loss

Argentina's hope of another shot at the World Cup got a major blow with Lionel Scaloni's recent statement

Argentina coach Scaloni says Messi will play as long as he wants

'Not that bad': Argentina's Scaloni calms Messi injury fears before title defence

"I assure you that Real Madrid have contacted Scaloni"

Valdano casts the role of Real Madrid's next coach: Deschamps‚ Pochettino‚ Mou‚ Klopp... and Scaloni

Argentina coach Scaloni on Italy's World Cup flop: ‘Hard truth'

Scaloni: Privilege if Messi plays at WC

Scaloni stunned as unexpected intruder interrupts press conference: "I thought it was staged"

Scaloni confirms Messi will start for Argentina in World Cup send-off against Zambia

Scaloni casts doubt on Messi's World Cup hopes - 'It's difficult'

Argentina coach Scaloni: We're happy with Mastantuono progress at Real Madrid

Scaloni ends controversy with Di Maria and closes the door on Argentina return

Scaloni: Messi undecided on playing '26 World Cup

"We're in no hurry" - Scaloni admits Messi yet to confirm World Cup participation

Conflict in the Argentine national team: Journalist claims Di Maria is upset with Scaloni

Scaloni appears ready to evaluate new options across the Argentina roster before the World Cup

Following in Lionel Scaloni's footsteps: Ángel Di María earns his coaching certification

Fifa apologises for making Scaloni wear gloves to touch World Cup

Lionel Scaloni: 'No opponent is easy' as Argentina defends World Cup

Scaloni: I trust Messi's choice on World Cup

Argentina coach: Como star Nico Paz and Real Madrid talent Mastantuono ‘can coexist'

Argentina coach Scaloni seeks to assure Roma star Soule

Scaloni: Won't take 'risks' on Messi fitness

Goodbye hegemony? Scaloni says MLS is already on par with Liga MX

Teary Scaloni on potential Argentina farewell for Messi: 'He truly deserves it'

Argentina boss Scaloni opens up on Martinez's failed move to Man Utd this summer

Scaloni reveals how Martinez is feeling after failed Man Utd transfer

Lionel Scaloni exclusive: Seeking Messi's successor for Argentina; talking Paz and Mastantuono

Argentina coach Scaloni: Mastantuono has mentality to succeed with Real Madrid

Argentina coach Scaloni: Inter Milan made offer to Samuel

Samuel has turned down Inter offer‚ confirms Argentina coach Scaloni

Scaloni: Stop pressuring Messi over '26 World Cup

Argentina coach Scaloni: I forgive Raphinha

Alvarez‚ Fernandez in star roles as Argentina blow out Brazil

"Still unclear if the ball moves" - Argentina coach Scaloni on Alvarez penalty controversy

No Messi! Inter Miami star absent as Scaloni names Argentina squad

Scaloni unveils 33-man provisional squad with Echeverri and Dybala in the fold

Scaloni on Lautaro‚ Nico Paz and Dibu Martinez ‘iconic' save on Kolo Muani

Scaloni 'couldn't force' Retegui to pick Argentina over Italy

Today's Papers - Unique Lautaro‚ Milan troubles‚ Ranieri's fury

Argentina coach Scaloni calls Inter one of the ‘most offensive teams' in Europe

Scaloni: Club minutes rule doesn't apply to Messi

Argentina coach Scaloni: Man Utd defender Martinez shouldn't have flown here

Scaloni explains Lisandro Martinez's withdrawal from Argentina squad

Refereeing decisions 'nothing to do' with Argentina defeat‚ says Scaloni