Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16pm on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday Sports
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni described his players as “Indios” after their dramatic 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal victory over England, using the Spanish term to praise their resilience, fearlessness and competitive spirit. Scaloni clarified he meant the word in reference to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, not citizens of India, saying his players grew up in tough environments where responsibility never weighed them down. He later acknowledged the term can carry negative historical connotations and admitted he may have made a mistake in using it. Scaloni also hailed Argentina’s fighting mentality, saying his side thrives under pressure and produced another remarkable comeback to reach the World Cup final.
