Scaloni on Yamal: 'I wish we could lock him in his room'
Short overview
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni joked about stopping Lamine Yamal, calling the young star a 'treasure for football' with much more to offer.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has shared his thoughts on how to stop rising star Lamine Yamal, offering a lighthearted response. “How to stop Yamal? I wish we could lock Lamine in his room!” Scaloni said with a smile.
Scaloni praised the young player, calling him “a fantastic player, a treasure for football.” He added, “He's still so very young, with so much more to offer to our game.”
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