Lionel Scaloni does not lose his essence. That which led him to humbly and naturally assume the most important position any coach can aspire to. The world champion coach with the Argentine National Team continues to demonstrate his integrity as a person and his unconditional love for the little ones. On his vacation days in Pujato, his hometown in Santa Fe, He took the opportunity to spend a lot of time with his family, but he also dedicates part of each day to signing autographs and taking photos with the fans who stand guard at the door of his house..
Like that time he met the boy from Salta José Andrada at the Conmebol tribute to the world champions, he does not miss the opportunity to express his interest in them, in being able to fulfill his dream of sharing at least a while and that they can take home a souvenir photo.
This is what one of the best technical directors in the world repeated throughout the weekend and also this Tuesday, before the television cameras that waited – without success – for the chance to the promised meeting with captain Lionel Messi, who is on vacation about 40 kilometers away, in Rosario.
There, where he spent the holidays, he was visited by many fans from other towns who were excited to meet the world champion coach.
These lucky Argentine fans who traveled from Entre Ríos and Rosario never believed what would await them when they arrived at Scaloni’s home. He let them into his house and their visit became more memorable than they expected..
A girl and four boys were lucky enough to get signatures on their t-shirts and photos that they will keep forever.
At the moment of entering the home, when there was a knock on the door, one of the boys was waiting anxiously in the arms of his father who, when his son was able to enter with the rest, He got excited and put his hands to his head without being able to believe it.. Seconds later, they all came out excited and surprised by what they had experienced, to run to tell their families everything.
SCALONI CAME OUT TO TAKE PHOTOS! The Argentine National Team coach went to the sidewalk of his parents’ house in Pujato to share a moment with the fans present. pic.twitter.com/EORuXbQde5
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As if that were not enough, Scaloni, dressed in the Argentine National Team shorts, made the decision to go out to greet everyone who was waiting: He took photos with each one, spoke with them and also signed t-shirts.. In particular, one of the fans asked her to leave his autograph on one of Central Rosaryeternal rival of the club where ‘Gringo’ came from, who did so without any problem.
The personality of the Albiceleste coach shows the importance he gives to the people and the pride he has in the unconditional support of each of them.
Scaloni’s greeting in the New Year’s caravan
By the weekend, Scaloni had become a trend. As is customary on every first day of the year in Pujato, the city’s cars made the famous caravan to welcome the new year and when they approached ‘Gringo’s’ house, at dawn on Monday, the coach greeted pleasure with his family.
Everyone celebrated the celebration sitting on the sidewalk, as a tradition and custom, in addition to enjoying the close relationship that is maintained with the residents of Pujato, where respect and fraternity among the 3,700 inhabitants stand out.