Messi’s impact clear, now Scaloni must lead the gold push

Argentina’s 39‑year‑old star Messi has stepped up as the decisive player in the World Cup, scoring crucial goals to keep the so‑called ‘Scaloneta’ alive. Yet the nation still requires coach Lionel Scaloni’s steady hand to carry the gold‑cycle dream forward, especially after his milestone 100th match and a narrow qualification win against Cape Verde. sport-tr.bet