Lionel Scaloni

"Not only Argentines, we believe everyone wants to see him on the pitch, wants to see him play."

"Not only Argentines, we believe everyone wants to see him on the pitch, wants to see him play."

"Everyone wants to see him out on the pitch, not just Argentinians, because of the impact he has on people."

"The last World Cup taught us that the opening game isn't decisive. It's important, sure, but we have the peace of mind of knowing it doesn't end there."

"I don't have the words to describe Messi. For 20 years, he's had us used to seeing things like this and he inspires everyone who watches him play."

"Messi's inexplicable feats are no longer a surprise."

"At a loss for words about Leo. What can I say? He’s incredible."

"Messi will not start against Jordanians."

"Leo [Messi] will most likely come on in the second half."

"We talked and agreed that it was better that way, but obviously it's also good for him to stay in competitive form."

"No clear favourites for World Cup."

"One of the great achievements attributed to manager Lionel Scaloni was being the first coach to build a team that complemented Messi rather than relying on him."

"Tears in Scaloni's eyes as Argentina storm back to sink Egypt."

"'A machine': Scaloni not surprised by Messi's form at 39."

"Suffering is in Argentina's DNA."

"The best moments of all, by far, are celebrations of the group. I coach for this, not because I like a 4-3-3."

"The reality is that this is a football match. I can't mix things up, especially out of respect for what happened so many years ago."

"He's the best player in history, I don't know what else he would have to do to prove that."

"He knows me from a personal point of view."

"Fans drive us to want another World Cup triumph."

"De la Fuente gave me and my classmates 'an enormous hand'."

"He is history, a legend. I feel proud, he is the best footballer the world has ever seen and reaching a final at 39 is something unbelievable - and that is why I said we must enjoy him."

"I will talk to the president."

"It's really painful, I am very sorry."

"We gave it everything."

"We are gracious in victory, and we must be gracious in defeat."

"We are gracious in victory, and we must be gracious in defeat."