Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni pleads with adoring fans to let him visit dentist after being TRAPPED in house all week

LIONEL SCALONI appealed to Argentina fans who bombarded his home as he attempted to make his dentist appointment on time. It’s eight days on from the World Cup final and La Albiceleste supporters are still camped out on their boss’ lawn in Pujato, outside Rosario. Lionel Scaloni pleaded with fans to let him make his dentist appointment Credit: Reuters The Argentina boss has been shut in his house as hoards of fans wait for him to emerge Credit: Reuters Loving fans have continually showed their support for Lionel Scaloni over the past week Credit: Reuters Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup were dashed by Spain in the final Credit: Reuters In the viral footage, Scaloni, 48, can be spotted amongst a horde of fans with security ushering him towards a car. On a crowded path, people of all ages held their arms out as they tried to get their moment with the Argentina boss. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Scaloni is heard excusing himself, saying: “I have a dentist appointment. I will be back soon.” With the masses gathered outside his house, it is a wonder what the property would have looked like had Argentina won. The Argentine has reportedly been coming out morning and afternoon to greet people, sign autographs, and pose for selfies. Eager fans rushed online to comment on the swarm of supporters showing their affection to Scaloni. One X user wrote: “It’s as though they won the World Cup. Massive love.” Another said on Reddit: “Best manager in their history.” Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But someone else acknowledged: “Nice guy for doing all that for the fans. “It seems overwhelming though, to have so many people surrounding him all the time.” A fourth agreed: “Bro literally can’t go home without being hounded. That’s gotta feel insane.” Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game to hand the World Cup trophy to Spain as they claimed their second title. Post-match, scattered melees broke out on the pitch while skipper Lionel Messi sobbed on the sidelines. On Monday, Scaloni posted a statement on Instagram following the final disappointment. The statement read: “After an intense week where sadness intertwined with joy, tears with smiles, anguish with tranquillity, and nerves with calm, I can finally sit down to write a few words. “Although you know I’m not big on social media, it might be the best way to get this message to you. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup final Credit: Getty Lionel Messi sobbed on the sidelines after collecting his silver medal Credit: Getty “All I can say is I’m sorry I couldn’t bring home another trophy and give you a new reason to celebrate – something that, even if only for a few days, might have made you forget life’s hardships. “But I want you to focus on what we tried to show you through this group of players – my warriors, as I called them when speaking about them to my wife. “The effort, the drive, the desire, the “I can do it” attitude, refusing to give up (even when the odds are stacked against you). “Giving your all (even when you have nothing left), weathering the cold showers of criticism (FROM PEOPLE WHO DON’T KNOW US), maintaining composure. “And finding the will to stay on your feet when your legs no longer obey your brain… “That is the true trophy. “I am eternally grateful to my coaching staff, the players, the AFA staff – those who work quietly behind the scenes to ensure our comfort – and to each and every one of you for the affection you’ve shown us. “P.S. Whoever has an Argentine friend has a treasure.” Comment now