Emotional Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni storms out of press conference in TEARS after admitting World Cup final defeat ‘hurts his soul’

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni left the press conference in tears after their World Cup defeat to Spain.

The 48-year-old coach was aiming to become the second coach to retain the trophy after leading Argentina to victory in Qatar in 2022.

But Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike ensured Spain became World Champions for the second time as Luis de la Fuente’s team won back-to-back European Championships and the World Cup.

Speaking about the tournament, Scaloni said: ‘To be where I am today is a dream come true.

‘We tried to give our best, both as our technical staff and our players. I think it’s right to take this time to think about everything.

‘It’s a great location to be. A place I dream of being. So it takes a lot to keep going.’

She fought back tears but finally gave up.

‘First of all, we need time to reset and create another group like this. This will be difficult to recreate. “It hurts, I’m sorry,” Scaloni said as he left the press conference in tears.

Scaloni has just five months left on his deal in Argentina. Considering his future, he spoke as if the end was near, but he was determined to see his contract expire.

‘I will talk to the president,’ he said. ‘I have an idea of ​​what I want to do.

‘I’m going to finish my contract and I feel it’s needed, I don’t know if something this big can be done. We need to talk about this.

‘I am grateful to the President for giving me the opportunity to be where I am now.

‘It was a dream place for everyone. We tried to do our best with our staff and players until the last minute.

‘I believe it is only fair that I take this time to think this through.’

Despite the tears, there is little sympathy for Argentina. Players were seen turning their backs on the new champions as their sullen stars refused to acknowledge Spain’s trophy lift.

The defeated finalists received their silver medals on the MetLife Stadium stage from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump, but decided not to watch Spain lift the trophy, as is customary in the finals of major tournaments.

Instead, the Argentine players, coaching staff and technical staff walked towards the end of the field, where most of the fans were, and spent time staring at the crowd with bright eyes.

The scenes came after the final descended into chaos following Torres’ extra-time winner in New Jersey.

Argentine players decided to turn their backs on Spain’s World Cup trophy lift on Sunday

There was a brawl after the final whistle in New York

After the final whistle, a fight broke out between the two teams. Some of the Argentine players lost their heads as Spain’s substitutes and coaching staff took to the field to celebrate the victory.

Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the 93rd minute following a reckless tackle on Pau Cubarsi; This summed up the South Americans’ deplorable approach to the match.

At the end of the match, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off for punching Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground.

Argentinian Nahuel Molina also punched Rodri in the body while passing by, while Thiago Almada was also involved in the incident.