Lionel Scaloni, Argentina coach, rejected a offer from Lazio in 2024 to become the coach of the Italian club. According to Edoardo Reja, former Lazio coach, Scaloni told him: 'No, coach. I'm staying with Argentina, I have a commitment and I won't back down.'

Reja, who knew Scaloni from his time at Lazio, offered him the job of coach at Lazio in 2024. Scaloni, who had played for Lazio and Atalanta in the Serie A, rejected the offer and stayed with the Argentina national team.

The Argentina national team is currently on a five-game winning streak, with their last result being a 1-2 win over England on July 15, 2026. Their next game is on July 19, 2026, when they will face Spain in a World Cup qualifying match.

Why did Scaloni reject the Lazio offer?

According to Reja, Scaloni rejected the Lazio offer because he had a commitment to the Argentina national team and didn't want to leave it. Reja described Scaloni as a charismatic and very intelligent leader, who had a futuristic vision and was able to evaluate players in a clinical way.

What's next?

The Argentina national team will continue its path in the World Cup qualifying tournament, with their next game being the match against Spain on July 19, 2026. The Argentina national team is currently on a five-game winning streak, with their last result being a 1-2 win over England on July 15, 2026.