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Kyle Newbould

Why West Ham striker will 'never forget' what Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni did against Liverpool

Liverpool fans may not have noted the presence of Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni on the touchline in Qatar - but the 44-year-old played a pivotal role in one of the Reds' most famous moments.

Scaloni guided his Argentina side to the World Cup final on Tuesday after beating Croatia 3-0. Manchester City's Julian Alvarez bagged an impressive brace at the Lusail Stadium but it was Lionel Messi - just nine years younger than his boss at 35 - who ran the show as he looks to add a world title to his decorated trophy cabinet.

Scaloni only took on the role in 2018 and has already guided the South American side to a Copa America triumph. But while his four years in management have been relatively plain sailing, he will be remembered on Merseyside and in East London for a match-defining error.

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