Scaloni appeared in a documentary on Migu and gave an interview, which was his first formal interview since the World Cup.
Scaloni said: "We experienced a situation we had never faced before, waiting for the players and trusting them when they weren't at 100%. Although we reached the final in both previous editions, I think this one was much more intense. In the final minutes, despite being down to ten men and being dominated by Spain, the team's spirit was one of not wanting to give up."
"It's an honor to be a player or coach for the Argentine national team. It's a jersey we must defend to the very end, and I think these players are outstanding role models. I hope this can continue forever; it's our wish all of us."
"I hope people can be proud of our team and proud of everything Messi does on the field. In my opinion, he is the best player on the football field, and that will never change."
"From the first day they came to me, I said the same thing to every new member: enjoy your time here, and if one day you have to take off this jersey, it must be because they themselves decide to stop playing football, because they have given everything."
"The people of our country believe that if you don't win, you're worthless. I think we've reversed that perception, and that's the biggest victory for us. They took to the streets to celebrate second place, a second place that's worth remembering and truly cherishing. So I want to sincerely say thank you to everyone. We are grateful to everyone."
