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Argentina is ready to host Brazil in what guarantees to be an thrilling encounter for the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, and ahead Raphinha has already stoked the rivalry with provocative feedback. In response to the FC Barcelona star, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni took the chance to mirror on the connection between Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Though each Messi and Neymar had been sidelined resulting from last-minute accidents, the buildup to the Argentina-Brazil conflict stays intense, additional fueled by Raphinha’s controversial remarks. In an interview with Romario TV, Raphinha boldly declared, “We’re going to provide Argentina a beating, little question,” stirring up controversy amongst followers.
When requested about Brazil’s gamers’ statements, Scaloni responded with a message geared toward de-escalating the scenario. “It’s an Argentina-Brazil match, it’s at all times an essential sport, nevertheless it’s nonetheless only a soccer match. I bear in mind the picture after the 2021 Copa America ultimate of Leo sitting with Neymar on the steps of Maracana, and that’s the picture that ought to stick with all of us,” mentioned Scaloni throughout Monday’s press convention.
The Argentina coach emphasised that the rivalry ought to be saved in perspective: “That claims all of it: the most effective participant on this planet, and probably the second-best participant on this planet, collectively and being pals. That’s the picture we must always maintain on to. After that, it’s a soccer match, 90 minutes the place each needs to win. It doesn’t have to transcend that, and it received’t transcend that.”
Scaloni mirrored on the second when Argentina received the 2021 Copa America over Brazil, a second that ended the nation’s lengthy watch for a significant trophy. Regardless of the rivalry, a heartwarming picture of Messi and Neymar laughing and speaking collectively after the ultimate captured a uncommon second of unity between the 2 superstars.
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The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM ET at Estadio Monumental, with Argentina on the point of securing their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. With Brazil on the horizon, Scaloni hopes the sport will stay centered on the game, avoiding any disruptions like those who have occurred previously.
Expectations for the important thing sport with out Messi
Argentina confronted Uruguay with out Messi however nonetheless managed to safe a 1-0 victory away, demonstrating that the crew is just not overly reliant on their star participant. Forward of the Brazil match, Scaloni shared his expectations.
“We anticipate a match just like the one in opposition to Uruguay. Brazil has the potential to dominate you as a result of it is among the greatest nationwide groups on this planet, however we will likely be ready for the phases of the sport the place they dominate us, and really attentive to their counterattacks once we dominate,” mentioned Scaloni.
The coach then acknowledged the significance of this kind of video games as assessments for the crew to attempt to adapt with out the crew star: “It’s a fantastic match to point out that the crew continues to be going robust, and the thought is to place in a great efficiency in opposition to a fantastic opponent. We’ve to discover a strategy to play with out Messi. We attempt to develop a system in order that his absence is felt as little as doable.”
