Nicolás Tagliafico arrived in Argentina to join Lionel Scaloni's Albiceleste for the triple FIFA window, using the visit to offer an intimate look at his life off the pitch. In an extensive vlog published by his wife, influencer Caro Calvagni, the 34-year-old defender showed the private home cinema he designed and reflected on the final chapter of his international career.
The couple, who premiered the house during Christmas 2024, shared a nearly 29-minute video detailing their trip from Lyon. Calvagni, with over a million Instagram followers, confessed to mixing up her flight date and having to reschedule her arrival in Buenos Aires. Once there, Tagliafico woke her early. "Te desperté muy temprano porque hay jet lag," the footballer told her with a smile.
The player's private retreat
The centrepiece of the tour was the private cinema, a space Tagliafico built especially for his personal enjoyment. Equipped with a candy bar for popcorn and snacks, a coffee maker and a refrigerator, the room has become his favourite spot. "¡Lo dejé en el cine! ¿Querés venir a grabar el cine?," Tagliafico asked the camera. Calvagni joked that her husband built the cinema "para jugar a la Play y stremear" (to play PlayStation and stream). The visit also included meal prep by chef Lucía Scarpa, who crafted a freezer-friendly menu featuring milanesas, empanadas and chipá biscuits.
Sporting context and future
Tagliafico's arrival comes at a time of personal transition and collective success. The full-back, a product of Banfield and a champion with Independiente, admitted he is in the final stages of his national team career. "Tratando de disfrutar al máximo posible porque nunca se sabe cuándo se termina, así que hay que disfrutarlo," he explained. His call-up follows a spell of minor injury issues at Lyon, which kept him out for several weeks and saw him miss the first friendly, a 4-0 win over Bolivia.
While Tagliafico prepares, Argentina sits top of their World Cup qualifying group with 9 points from three wins, including a resounding 7-0 victory over Burkina Faso on October 4th. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded just one in this phase, displaying a competitive hunger the player values. On Lionel Messi's imminent farewell at the Monumental, Tagliafico was clear: "Hay que asimilarlo. El nivel de Argentina va a ser con el mismo hambre de siempre" (We have to assimilate it. Argentina's level will be with the same hunger as always).
With a valid contract at Olympique Lyonnais until mid-2027, Tagliafico now turns his focus to the next match against Benin. Fans can follow the full national team schedule on our fixtures page and check the team's stats during this productive qualifying phase. His return to Ezeiza, where he trained on the pitch named after Messi, symbolises a bridge between an ending era and a future the squad is tackling with strength.
The original report is at Infobae
