Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has apologized to the Tango fans once again following the team's loss to Spain in last week's World Cup final.
not perform as expected, as midfielder Enzo Fernandez was also sent off.
Scaloni stressed that he and the rest of the Argentina players had done their best to make the fans happy.
Scaloni wrote on his official Instagram account: “After a busy week in which feelings of sadness and joy, tears and smiles, pain and serenity, tension and calmness were mixed, I can finally sit down and write a few words. Although you know that I am not a fan of social media, this may be the best way to communicate with you.”
He added: “All I can say is that I am sorry that I was unable to bring you another trophy and give you new joy, a joy that might make you forget, even if only for a few days, all that is bad in life, but I want you to remember what we tried to show this group of players, these warriors as I called them when I spoke about them in front of my wife.”
Scaloni explained: “The effort, the desire, the will, and each player saying, ‘I can do it,’ refusing to give up even in the most difficult circumstances, giving our all even when we have nothing left, enduring harsh criticism from people who don’t know us, and the composure and will to continue when our feet betray us – that is the real trophy.”
He added: “I am forever grateful to the coaching staff, the players, the staff of the Argentine Football Association, to everyone who works silently to provide us with comfort, and to each one of you for your love and support, Lionel Scaloni.”
He concluded: “Note: Whoever has an Argentinian friend has a treasure.”
