Curious scenes in the conference: infiltrated and warned the Argentina coach: “I want you to be ready!”

Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Wednesday, 01 April 2026, 22:11 / Updated on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 22:11
Uncommon scenes at the press conference after Argentina's friendly with Zambia. The “Cougars” prevailed in Buenos Aires without problems, score 5-0, and coach Lionel Scaloni (47 years old) was “confronted” by a supporter.
A young man walked into the conference room, grabbed a microphone and drew the coach's attention about the opponents at the summer's World Cup.
The fan told Scaloni that Argentina would face much stronger national teams, at which point he was sent off.
VIDEO + PHOTO | A fan was kicked out of Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's press conference
Wearing an Argentina national team shirt with the number 10 and the text “La mano de Dios” (no – Hand of God, Diego Maradona's goal from the WC 1986 with England)”, he said a few words and was immediately kicked out of the press conference.
“I want you to be ready because France is a very good team, better than Brazil and Spain, with all due respect. Mbappe is the best player in the world, along with Messi and Dibu Martínez” said the young man.
Lionel Scaloni was surprised by the supporter's gesture and did not respond, preferring to smile a few times when the young man spoke to him.
🗣️ “Yo quiero que ESTÉS PREPARADO porque FRANCIA ES MUY BUEN EQUIPO, más que Brasil y España, con respeto. MBAPPÉ ES EL JOR JUGADOR DEL MUNDO, con Messi y el Dibu Martínez”.
Las palabras de este chico a SCALONI antes de ser ECHADO DE LA CONFERENCIA. 🇦🇷⛔️pic.twitter.com/i1WIfHf7a9 https://t.co/Lrk9OUExPL
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) April 1, 2026
Argentina is part of Group J at the World Cup with the USA, Mexico and Canada, along with national teams such as Austria, Algeria and Jordan.
Argentina's World Cup schedule
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Argentina – Algeria (June 17, 04:00, Arrowhead Stadium)
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Argentina – Austria (22 June, 20:00, AT&T Stadium)
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Jordan – Argentina (June 28, 05:00, AT&T Stadium)




