Argentina coach Scaloni responds to Brazilian striker Rafinha's bold words

Argentina is about to face Brazil at home in the World Cup qualifiers. Brazilian striker Rafinha made a harsh statement before the game, and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni responded calmly to the matter.

In an interview with TV, Rafinha mentioned the match against Argentina. He said: "I will teach them a lesson, no doubt! Whether it is outside the court or on the court! I will definitely score in the game."

This statement caused controversy in Argentina. Some media believed that Rafinha's remarks were too intense and might even make the game atmosphere more heated. At the pre-match press conference, Scaloni was asked what he thought of Rafinha's remarks.

Scaloni hopes the two teams can maintain a healthy rivalry, saying: "On the pitch they are fighters, off the pitch they are friends. Argentina vs Brazil is a very important match, but it is still a football match and cannot transcend the scope of sports."

This is not the first time that Argentina and Brazil have faced off. Scaloni mentioned the warm scene between Messi and Neymar on the steps of the Maracana Stadium after the 2021 Copa America final. He believes that this is the competitive atmosphere that both sides should have and a scene that everyone should remember.

In addition, Scaloni also responded to possible racial discrimination. Scaloni said: "This problem does not exist in our concept. We hope that Argentine fans will support the Argentine team and Brazilian fans will support the Brazilian team."