Lionel Scaloni's mother dies at 74 in Argentina

Eulalia Marzetti, mother of Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni, has died at 74 in her hometown of Pujato after a long illness.

Eulalia Marzetti, the mother of Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni, has passed away at the age of 74. She died on Tuesday in Pujato, Santa Fe province, Scaloni's birthplace, following a prolonged illness she had battled since 2021.

Scaloni had publicly revealed his mother's health struggles during a press conference ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, saying at the time "I am not in a position to think about the World Cup." Despite the personal difficulties, Scaloni went on to lead Argentina to remarkable success, winning the Copa América 2021, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Finalissima 2022, and the Copa América 2024.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) issued a statement of condolences on Wednesday, with president Claudio Tapia expressing the federation's support for Scaloni and his family during this difficult time.