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Lionel Scaloni
Born: May 16, 1978
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: 
Argentine
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ArgentinePosition: Right-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2015 | Atalanta BC |
| Managerial | 2018- | Argentina |
Sports Mole has 341 articles about Lionel Scaloni. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Ffranco-mastantuono.jpg "River Plate's Franco Mastantuono celebrates after scoring on April 27, 2025")
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'make approach' for Argentine wonderkid amid PSG interest
Real Madrid make contact with Argentinian teenager Franco Mastantuono and his club River Plate over a potential transfer, according to a report.16:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Carlo Ancelotti is unveiled as Brazil's new manager on May 26, 2025")
CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far: Argentina through, Ecuador overachieving, Colombia faltering
With six gameweeks remaining in CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying, Sports Mole takes a look at the story so far in South America.Jun 3, 21:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fchile-argentina_1.jpg "Chile's Alexis Sanchez dribbles past Argentina's Ever Banega during the 2015 Copa America final")
Ahead of Friday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier between Chile and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jun 3, 21:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi in action on November 19, 2024")
Argentina lineup vs. Chile: Predicted XI for Thursday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for their World Cup qualifier away to Chile in Santiago on Thursday night.Jun 3, 20:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fjulian-alvarez.jpg "Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring on March 25, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Chile and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 20:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Femiliano-martinez.jpg "Argentina's Emiliano Martinez in action on March 25, 2025")
Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez makes Argentina World Cup retirement promise
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez makes an international retirement promise before he represents Argentina in next year's World Cup. Mar 27, 22:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fgiuliano-simeone.jpg "Argentina's Giuliano Simeone celebrates with Enzo Fernandez on March 25, 2025")
Argentina 4-1 Brazil: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Fernandez, Mac Allister net in dominant win
Premier League stars Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister help fire Argentina to a 4-1 victory over Brazil in World Cup qualifying. Mar 26, 02:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi with Brazil's Neymar on July 10, 2021")
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Argentina and Brazil.
Mar 24, 00:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Frodrigo-de-paul.jpg "Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul on November 19, 2024")
Argentina lineup vs. Brazil: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Buenos Aires. Mar 23, 20:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flionel-scaloni.jpg "Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni on October 15, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 19:31
Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Thiago Almada steps up in Lionel Messi's absence
Argentina attacker Thiago Almada scores a stunning strike to fire his country to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in World Cup qualifying. Mar 22, 01:53
Argentina lineup vs. Uruguay: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo.Mar 20, 01:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flautaro-martinez.jpg "Argentina's Lautaro Martinez with Julian Alvarez on November 19, 2024")
Argentina forward joins Lionel Messi on sidelines in fresh injury blow ahead of Uruguay clash
Argentina suffer another injury setback as Lautaro Martinez joins Lionel Messi on the sidelines ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.Mar 20, 01:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fdarwin-nunez.jpg "Uruguay's Darwin Nunez in action on November 19, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Uruguay and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 19, 23:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on February 25, 2025")
Lionel Messi absent as Lionel Scaloni names Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is a notable absentee from Lionel Scaloni's Argentina squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.Mar 17, 22:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fenzo-fernandez.jpg "Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez on September 21, 2024")
Chelsea set eye-watering Enzo Fernandez asking price amid Real Madrid interest?
Chelsea are reportedly demanding £100m for the services of midfielder Enzo Fernandez amid interest in the World Cup winner from Real Madrid.Nov 21, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi in action on July 14, 2024")
Argentina vs. Peru: Lionel Messi's career record against La Blanquirroja
Sports Mole looks at Argentina forward Lionel Messi's record against Peru.Nov 17, 17:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring on October 15, 2024")
Argentina vs. Peru: Predicted XI for World Cup holders in key qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture with Peru on Tuesday night.Nov 17, 12:39
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 12:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Flisandro-martinez.jpg "Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez suffers a hip injury on November 10, 2024")
Man United injury news: Lisandro Martinez update issued amid fears regarding 'significant hip issue'
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says that a back issue forced Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez to pull out of the squad for the national team's November games.Nov 14, 16:58
Man United injury news: Extent of "significant" Lisandro Martinez injury revealed
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez could face a spell on the sidelines with the hip injury he sustained in the 3-0 win over Leicester City.Nov 13, 23:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fruben-amorim_5.jpg "Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim before the match on November 1, 2024")
Man United injury news: One defender returns, but another pulls out of international duty ahead of Ruben Amorim's first game
New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reportedly suffers a defensive injury blow ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich Town in two weeks.Nov 13, 00:21
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Paraguay and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Femiliano-martinez.jpg "Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on September 5, 2024")
Argentina squad announcement: Emiliano Martinez returns as Serie A star misses out
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez returns to the Argentina squad after missing the last international window through suspension.Nov 5, 22:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on September 28, 2024")
Liverpool suffer major fitness worry as midfielder misses training ahead of Chelsea clash
Liverpool suffer a double availability blow ahead of Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Anfield.Oct 18, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Flautaro-martinez.jpg "Argentina and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez pictured on September 5, 2024")
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni makes Lautaro Martinez Ballon d'Or claim
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni believes that Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez "deserves" to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.Oct 15, 01:22
Argentina lineup vs. Bolivia: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at home to Bolivia.Oct 13, 16:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fargentina_1.jpg "Argentina players celebrate their goal on September 5, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 16:03
Lionel Messi blames pitch for Argentina's frustrating draw with Venezuela
Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni criticise the pitch after Argentina are held to a 1-1 draw in Thursday's World Cup qualifying clash against Venezuela.Oct 11, 08:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Falexis-mac-allister-liverpool.png "Liverpool could be forced into the transfer market for another midfielder October 10, 2024")
Liverpool given January midfield transfer demand after Alexis Mac Allister injury concern
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Liverpool should consider a move for a new midfielder in January after Alexis Mac Allister's recent injury scare.Oct 10, 13:30
![Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/nZr1c8UUeg1Ptk4-r0Hx9wgC_QY=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni provides Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi fitness updates
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni provides a fitness update on Alexis Mac Allister and Lionel Messi ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Venezuela.Oct 9, 00:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fargentina-venezuela.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi and Venezuela's Arquimedes Figuera in action on June 19, 2016")
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Venezuela and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Oct 8, 18:32
Argentina lineup vs. Venezuela: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Thursday's World Cup qualifier away in Venezuela.Oct 8, 15:34
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Venezuela and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 15:21
Argentina squad: Lionel Messi returns as Serie A star earns surprise call-up
Argentina star Lionel Messi returns to the national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.Oct 2, 23:12
Emiliano Martinez apologises after being hit with two-match Argentina ban
Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez apologises for his actions which led to a two-match FIFA ban.Sep 30, 12:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Femiliano-martinez.jpg "Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after the game on September 5, 2024")
Argentina's Emiliano Martinez hit with ban for "offensive behaviour"
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss the next two World Cup qualifiers after being hit with a ban for "offensive behaviour".Sep 28, 11:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024.")
Lionel Scaloni drops hint over Lionel Messi's injury recovery
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni drops hint over when Lionel Messi could make his international return following an ankle injury.Sep 9, 23:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Falexis-mac-allister.jpg "Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during the pre-season friendly on August 11, 2024")
Liverpool receive injury update on Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool receive an update on the fitness of midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who picked up an issue while representing Argentina last week.Sep 9, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F29%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected on July 14, 2024")
Argentina lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier away to Colombia in Barranquilla.Sep 8, 15:50
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