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Lionel Scaloni misses Argentina press conference due to health issue after Lionel Messi-inspired World Cup qualifying victory over Peru

<p>The Argentina manager stood on the sidelines during his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/argentina-player-ratings-vs-peru-lionel-messi-s-outrageous-assist-lifts-la-albiceleste-to-conmebol-world-cup-qualifying-victory/blt4cb02c74bbd8b860" target="_blank">team's 1-0 win over Peru</a> on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying clash. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-usmnt-landon-donovan-record-most-assists-international-football-argentina-lautaro-martinez-diego-maradona-goal-peru/blt24e7fcda4ba55789" target="_blank">Lionel Messi provided the assist for Lautaro Martinez's only goal</a> as the reigning world champions secured three vital points.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Per <em>MDZ</em>, via <a href="https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/football/2081630-surprising-the-reason-why-scaloni-missed-the-post-match-conference-after-1-0-victory-over-peru" target="_blank"><em>FOOTBOOM</em></a>, Scaloni sat in the Argentina dugout despite suffering from a stomach issue, however, he chose to skip the post-match press conference as his assistant Walter Samuel addressed the media instead. This was La Albiceleste's final game of 2024 as their next qualifiers are scheduled during the March international break.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>At the post-match press conference, Samuel confirmed Scaloni's health problem as he said: "Leo wasn't feeling well and asked me to come and answer your questions. It's nothing to worry about."</p>

WHAT WALTER SAMUEL SAID

<p>With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-how-atlanta-united-stun-lionel-messi-dream-team-send-crazy-inter-miami-squad-crashing-out-mls-cup/blt9e9a873e8c1dc943" target="_blank">Inter Miami out of the MLS play-offs</a>, Messi has no other game to look forward to in this calendar year. The World Cup-winning Argentina skipper will now enjoy a well-earned break with his friends and family before returning to action with the Herons in February.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?

Lionel Scaloni misses Argentina press conference due to health issue after Lionel Messi-inspired World Cup qualifying victory over Peru | Goal.com Nigeria

Lionel Scaloni missed his post-match press conference after Argentina&apos;s win over Peru due to a health issue.