Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has been impressed after his team’s stunning victory over Egypt at the World Cup. Speaking to a TyC Sports reporter after the final whistle, Scaloni struggled to hold back tears as he reflected on one of his greatest performances. Unable to continue the conversation, he apologized, wiped his eyes and left before saying, “I cried because I was very emotional. But it’s true that this team will not leave the Argentine people.”Watch:Argentina looked to be taking a surprise lead after falling 2-0 behind with 11 minutes remaining. Cristian Romero gave the defenders hope with a header earlier Lionel Messi they leveled the score four minutes later. In stoppage time, Enzo Fernández headed in the winner in the 93rd minute, completing a remarkable turnaround and sending Argentina into the quarter-finals.After the game, Scaloni said the rollercoaster game affected him as much as it did the supporters. He explained that, “I suffered a lot as a fan but that’s why I’m a coach, to love these moments. And that’s what I talk to my coaching staff. For all of us who play football, these feelings are amazing,” while also revealing that his players affectionately call him “crying” because of the way he openly expresses his feelings.
