The Scaloneta: in search of historical glory in the 2024 Copa America

The Scaloneta: in search of historical glory in the 2024 Copa America

The team captained by Lionel Messi arrives as the champion of the continental tournament and the World Cup.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

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Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, y Vargas Llosa, premio Nobel Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, en celebración de Alianza Lima Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro Eléctrica Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro
Sports 21.06.2024

The Argentine national football team is once again in the eye of the storm, ready to face an unprecedented challenge on the continent. After conquering the Copa América Brazil 2021 and the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the albiceleste team led by Lionel Messi and coached by Lionel Scaloni is looking to make history once again by attempting to win their third consecutive title in the 2024 Copa América in the United States. After 28 years without titles, Argentina has sparked a footballing fervor in the country that transcends borders, becoming a true collective madness. La Scaloneta, as the Argentine team is known, has become a point of consensus in a nation divided in many aspects, where the passion for football manages to unite everyone, from the most conservative right to the most utopian left. The start of this new journey will be against Canada in Atlanta, a match that will mark a milestone in Lionel Messi's career as he becomes the player with the most appearances in the history of the Copa América. Without the pressure of comparisons with other idols of Argentine football, Messi has once again shown his competitive spirit and commitment to the albiceleste shirt, leading a team that combines experience and youth. The presence of young promises like Alejandro Garnacho and Valentín Carboni, combined with the contributions of key players like Julián Álvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández, has solidified a strong and competitive team that has managed to impose itself both in the South American World Cup 2026 qualifiers and in recent friendlies and official matches played. Although La Scaloneta is considered a favorite in Group A of the Copa América, where Chile and Peru are also present, the real challenge for the Argentine team will be to maintain motivation and hunger for glory after two consecutive titles. Coach Lionel Scaloni has had to deal with the pressure and expectations surrounding the team, making key decisions to maintain the unity and winning spirit of the group. The farewell of Ángel Di María, an undisputed icon of Argentine football, marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new stage for the albiceleste team. His legacy and dedication in every match will be engraved in the memories of fans, who have been able to enjoy his talent and commitment for years. As for Lionel Messi, his future in the Argentine national team seems assured despite hinting at a possible retirement in the near future. The Argentine star has expressed his desire to continue representing his country until the 2026 World Cup, solidifying his role as one of the greatest footballers in history and leading Argentina in their pursuit of an unprecedented record on the continent. With a talented squad and an unbreakable winning spirit, the Argentine national team is gearing up for a new challenge in the 2024 Copa América in the United States, aiming to make history and win a third consecutive title that would establish them as one of the best teams in the region. Expectations and excitement are running high in Argentina, where football remains a passion that unites an entire country around the dream of achieving glory once again.

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