Teacher vs Student: Scaloni Reunites with Mentor De la Fuente Before 2026 World Cup Final
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and Spain boss Luis de la Fuente shared an emotional embrace at a FIFA event in New York just days before their teams meet in the 2026 World Cup final. Scaloni was once a student of De la Fuente during his UEFA Pro licence course in Spain in 2017. Their reunion nearly a decade later drew applause from thousands of fans and highlighted the bond they still share despite now leading rival national teams. Both managers insist their relationship won’t affect the intensity of Sunday’s contest. They say their sides use similar attacking, possession-based styles and hope the final will be a memorable showcase for global football audiences.
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