Lionel Scaloni planning to resign as Argentina manager after leaving World Cup final press conference in tears

ARGENTINA manager Lionel Scaloni revealed he will “most likely step away” after a heartbreaking World Cup final loss. The Albiceleste surrendered their world champions’ crown after losing 1-0 to Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni revealed he will ‘most likely step away’ Credit: BBC Scaloni broke down in tears and walked away from his World final press conference Credit: BBC Scaloni, 48, oversaw a disappointing performance from Lionel Messi and co, who only managed a total of two shots – both off target – throughout the entirety of the 120-minute affair. The Argentinean tactician, who won the 2018 World Cup and two Copa America honours, was left devastated at full-time. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! So much so that the ex-West Ham ace broke down in tears during his post-match press conference when discussing his future as he confirmed he will talk to national team chiefs before his contract runs out in December. Scaloni said: “I will talk to the president. I have an idea of what I would like to do. “I will see out my contract and I feel the need, I don’t know if something as big can be done. We need to speak this through. “I am thankful to the president for bringing me this chance of being in this place where I am at the moment. It was a dream place for everyone. “We have tried up until the very last minute to give our utmost, the staff and players. “I believe it’s only fair that I can take this time for myself to think this through…” Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Scaloni had to pause as he tried to choke back tears before continuing: “Bear with me, I don’t know if I can continue”. “This place is wonderful, it is a dream place. We would never have imagined, including my staff, that we would be in this place. “In order to continue you need a great deal of things, especially resetting your mind, rebooting, creating a group like this again. That is very difficult to create again…” But Scaloni couldn’t fight back his tears and eventually stood up and apologised before leaving the room. The Argentina boss said: “It’s really painful, I am very sorry.” Scaloni then linked up with members of the press at the mixed zone of the NFL stadium. And the ex-Lazio ace admitted an exit is very possible in December, even though there is still a chance he could change his mind. Scaloni added: “This place is incredible. It’s everything I ever dreamed of. It’s been a pleasure to be here, a true honor. “I couldn’t have imagined a better dream. I’ll stay until December, and after that it’ll be difficult. I’ll stay until December, and after that I’ll most likely step away. “The opinion could change too obviously but I have to speak with the president, and then we’ll see. “I’ll be eternally grateful to this group and these players. It’ll be very difficult for a group as wonderful as this one to ever come together again, and that hurts me deeply.” Comment now