Lionel Scaloni missed his post-match press conference after Argentina's win over Peru due to a health issue.
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Scaloni skipped post-match press conferenceSamuel addressed the media insteadMessi helped Argentina beat Peru 1-0Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Argentina manager stood on the sidelines during his team's 1-0 win over Peru on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying clash. Lionel Messi provided the assist for Lautaro Martinez's only goal as the reigning world champions secured three vital points.
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Per , via , Scaloni sat in the Argentina dugout despite suffering from a stomach issue, however, he chose to skip the post-match press conference as his assistant Walter Samuel addressed the media instead. This was La Albiceleste's final game of 2024 as their next qualifiers are scheduled during the March international break.
WHAT WALTER SAMUEL SAID
At the post-match press conference, Samuel confirmed Scaloni's health problem as he said: "Leo wasn't feeling well and asked me to come and answer your questions. It's nothing to worry about."
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?
With Inter Miami out of the MLS play-offs, Messi has no other game to look forward to in this calendar year. The World Cup-winning Argentina skipper will now enjoy a well-earned break with his friends and family before returning to action with the Herons in February.






