The Argentina national team are close to finalizing a deal to visit Bangladesh.

World champions Argentina have always had a massive following from fans in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the surrounding countries. This support has been known on Mundo Albiceleste since the start of the site but has only reached full worldwide viewing at the World Cup.

There have been petitions for the Argentina national team to visit those countries and it looks like that will happen. According to BFF chief Salahuddin, here is what he said about Argentina possibly playing a friendly match:

“The proposed tour of Argentina in Bangladesh is almost finalized. Now the discussion is only on terms and conditions.

“They informed us that they want to come during Fifa window in June. If everything goes fine with terms and conditions, we can say they will come.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has commented about the possibility of coaching Spain.

Lionel Scaloni has won it all as coach of the Argentina national team. Speaking in an interview with El Partidazo de COPE, Scaloni commented about his contract renewal, Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez.

In the same interview, Scaloni spoke about possible coaching the Spanish national team. Here is what he had to say:

“Coaching Spain one day? Why not. Spain gave me a lot and is my second home.

“Luis de la Fuente taught me in coaching classes and he is a great guy.”

“Gavi or Pedri for the Argentina national team? I’d go with Pedri. I don’t know if he would play as a starter but I take him.”

Argentina national team Lionel Scaloni spoke about his Argentina contract renewal, Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez.

Lionel Scaloni has lifted three trophies with the Argentina national team. The 2021 Copa America, the 2022 Finalissima and the World Cup.

An incredible achievement for any coach, Scaloni had been speaking with the AFA management in regards to his contract renewal. Speaking in an interview with El Partidazo de COPE, here is what he had to say:

“I’ll be traveling to Buenos Aires these days. I hope to meet with the president and see if we reach the agreement we want. That’s the idea. I don’t know what day I will travel because now I’m enjoying myself with the family.

“I’m fine where I am. I’ll continue coaching. Being in the national team allows me to be at home, with the family, see my kids grow. At some point the moment will come to coach a club.

“I have the best relationship with him and I thank him for the opportunity he gave me to have been in charge of the national team.”

In regards to Argentina captain Lionel Messi:

“For me, Messi is the best in history. Maradona was great but with Leo I have something special.

“The first thing Aimar and I did when we got to the national team was to video call Messi.

“To press and to steal the ball, Messi is number one.”

Regarding goalkeeper and penalty shootout hero Emiliano Martinez:

“Dibu (Emiliano Martínez) has a personality that has given a lot to the team. It’s incredible what a good guy he is, you should know him.”

The last minute save by Martínez on Kolo Muani in the World Cup final:

“I have seen Dibu’s save several times… And if I go back to watch it, it might go in.

About the World Cup:

“I haven’t seen the (World Cup) final again. Until today, I think it was a shame we were not able to close the game in 90 minutes.”