February 27, (THEWILL) – Lionel Scaloni has been named The Best FIFA Men’s Coach for 2022 after leading Argentina to victory at the World Cup in Qatar.
The 44-year-old had been appointed as coach in 2018, and despite initial doubts, he went on to deliver success at the 2021 Copa America, ending Argentina’s 28-year wait for a major trophy.
Scaloni and Argentina continued their winning ways at the 2022 World Cup, coming back from an opening defeat to Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener to reach the final, where they beat defending champions France on penalties. This victory cemented Scaloni’s place as one of the most successful coaches in recent years and helped Argentina secure their third World Cup title.
Scaloni’s success with Argentina has earned him a new contract extension that will keep him in the role until 2026 when the next World Cup is scheduled to take place.
The ability of the relatively young manager to inspire his team to victory in high-pressure situations has earned him praise from football fans worldwide, and many are looking forward to seeing what he can achieve with the national team in the coming years. The award will be a boost to his confidence and abilities.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
