Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni gets cry baby nickname after Egypt win

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that his players call him 'cry baby' because he gets emotional after matches. He made the comment to reporters after Argentina came from a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match played on Tuesday. Scaloni said the tears came in the dressing room and added that he does not care about the nickname, noting that feeling the same passion after two decades in football is incredible.

The win keeps defending champions Argentina alive in the tournament; they will face Switzerland in the quarterfinal. Egypt's loss ends Africa's record-breaking run at this World Cup, marking the end of the continent's best performance so far.

Scaloni's openness about his emotions shows how personal investment can drive a team, but it also raises questions about whether a visible display of feeling helps or hurts a side under pressure.

Would you respect a coach who shows emotion after a tough win, or would you prefer a more composed presence on the sideline?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/08/world-cup-2026-argentina-players-give-coach-lionel-scaloni-nickname/