Football Scaloni destroys Conmebol after winning Copa America

This Sunday, the 2024 US Copa America ended with Argentina beating Colombia 1-0 in extra time.

The competition was marked by a series of difficulties, especially with the surface area of ​​the fields used, a situation which has provoked strong criticism from Marcelo Bielsa technician from Uruguay .

And after winning the final, LIonel Scaloni has finally asked for better playing fields for the next World Cup 2026 where the United States is one of the host countries of the competition with Mexico and Canada. .

“At the World Cup, I think the dimensions of the pitches will be bigger. I understand that the World Cup will be played on football fields, not baseball fields. “The important thing is that we have recovered from all these inconveniences,” said the transandean strategist at the post-title press conference.

On other topics, he also addressed Angel Di Maria’s farewell to the Albiceleste. “He has played spectacular games, but today was one of the best. In addition to playing well, he had the attitude to press at a moment in the game where his legs could no longer give way and he started running as if he were 25 years old. That is given to him by his superior hierarchy. He’s a legend, there’s no way to convince him. At least so he can come once to say goodbye to his audience because he deserves it. His story is a movie because of the way it ended “He shared.

Regarding the injury that affected Messi and the team’s attitude afterwards, he said: “I don’t know if we marked an era, but the team continues to surprise. He recovers from difficulties. Without having a good first half, in the second we improved and deserved to win. And then, in extra time, the team always gives an extra . It’s gratifying to see them play, I’m eternally grateful to them. At the bank we said that Lautaro (Martínez) would have one and that he would put it in.

Specifically about Messi, he considered that “he has something that every footballer should have. He is the best in history and he does not want to leave. I prefer those players and not those who go out at the first change. His colleagues see it. He wants to play not because he is selfish, but because he wants to win alongside his teammates and not leave them blocked, even if he is in these conditions. When he leaves, the team multiplies with the one that enters and we play better in another way “.

Regarding the incidents in the previous match that forced the postponement of the start of the match, he said that “it is difficult to explain and understand. An hour on your feet. You had to play like that, with the feeling of not knowing where your family was. VWe listened to the videos that were circulating, we were not unaware of what was happening. . I think the Colombian children were in a similar, very strange situation.

Sunday also marked the end of the European Cup, where Spain beat England 2-1. They will therefore be Argentina’s rivals in the Finalissima. “Will it be played? Part of my family is Spanish and I am happy. I have a special bond with this country. I live there and I know the coach (Luis de la Fuente). I am happy with their victory and if it were to be played, I would have a problem because the family is divided. It will be a very beautiful match between two teams that are in a great moment and that show a different way of playing from the others. ” he commented.

Finally, he spoke about his future at the head of the Argentina team. “I had a bad time last year, I was not in condition. I said that because there was a deadlock, for a few months. The day I have a problem, I will say it. Today I am fine, I have recovered all that and we hope to continue on this path. The national team demands a lot of energy, I think it is important to be honest. For now I still have two years of contract, I should tell the president (Claudio Tapia) to renew me for 15 and I will sign. . Then you have to complete them, eh. At some point, it will stop. The best thing is to get back up. If one day it breaks, to the tractor.