AFA has formalized the continuity of Lionel Scaloni in the national team: will lead the Copa America

In the middle of the revolution that generated the definition of Libertadores Cup, where the expectations of knowing the seat where will be played the resumption of the match Superfinal enter Stuffy and River he paralyzed the country, AFA confirmed the continuity of Lionel Scaloni in front of Selection.

After the Ordinary meeting which was developed in the premises of Ezeiza, President Claudio Chiqui Tapia presented the project to the members of the Steering Committee so that the replacement of Jorge Sampaoli cabinet a contract for one year, with possibility of extension of the link until 2020.

"It's important to know what we want for all our selections, we've seen the work of Lionel Scaloni and, therefore, we will offer your continuity until the Copa América"said the president of the Argentine Football Federation.

Although the TD also wishes to participate in the Under 20because in the past he led the tournament L & # 39; Alcudia, leaders prefer that Scaloni focus only on the national team, since one of the next challenges is based on the participation of the Cup of America which will be developed in Brazil.

With Walter Samuel as a field badistant, the technician will also seek to take over the representative Under 23 it will play Pre-Olympic qualifier for JJOO of Tokyo 2020.

Pablo Aimarwishes to continue with Under 17, which would leave vacant the post of trainer for all that would dispute the South American which will be reported in Chile and delivery places for the next U20 World Championship in Poland. Two names that are mixed to join the structure are Gabriel Milito (it also sounds good in Banfield) and Esteban Cambibado.

Lionel Scaloni took responsibility after the failure of Jorge Sampaoli in the World Cup of Russia. In his internship, he was champion of the contest of L & # 39; Alcudia, renewed campus and disputed 6 friends on FIFA dates: Guatemala (3-0), Colombia (0-0) Iraq (4-0) Brazil (0-1) and Mexico (2-0 twice).