The Matienso sports club in Pujato presented a commemorative plaque to Argentina's head coach, Scaloni, in recognition of his hard work, humility, and pride in his hometown roots.
According to Ole, Scaloni received daily care after returning to Pujato, where he received numerous special tributes.
In addition to various decorative gifts and food, the Argentine coach received a special gift from Martínso Sporting Club on July 24.
The Pujato club stated through official channels: "Some members of our board of directors presented Lionel Scaloni with a plaque as a small tribute to someone who represents hard work, humility, and pride in his roots." The club also included a photo of Scaloni with the gift, writing: "Thank you for hosting us and for inspiring so many generations both on and off the pitch."
The commemorative plaque presented at Scaloni's doorstep was no accident; it stems from the close ties between the head coach and the club. Scaloni has deep roots in Matienso, as it's where he took his first steps in football as a child and received his early training. Furthermore, he has maintained a very close relationship with the club at both the family and institutional levels over the years.
A few hours later, Scaloni himself arrived at the Raneros stadium, spending time with the Pujato youth academy players and signing autographs for them. He also visited the stadium named after himself, where he again posed for photos and paid tribute.
This special scene unfolded outside the Argentine coach's vacation residence after the team finished as runners-up in the 2026 World Cup. People from various villages and towns organized daily to bring him food, gifts, and now, emotionally charged lyrics from traditional Chamame music.
Someone was holding a guitar, and an accordion was nearby; they even got the head coach's autograph. Traditional chants rang out, filling the air with a festive atmosphere, and the chilly temperature was momentarily forgotten. When Scaloni appeared, he maintained his usual respectful style, applauding from a distance. He thanked the musicians and embraced performers Walter and Abel, from the Ramada-Gipé duo.
What does this special lyric say? "I have been walking on this Argentine land, encountering stones along the way and falling down repeatedly in life. For this beloved homeland, and for my simple rural roots, all I want to do is fulfill my mission and make music among my friends, no matter the headwinds or the waves."
"The song we sang for Scaloni is called 'Against the Wind and the Waves,' which is exactly what he represents," Abel Villarreal told La Red, referring to the viral video that went viral on social media. The video garnered over 150,000 likes in just a few hours.
The two, from Galvez in Santa Fe province, will cherish these unforgettable memories with one of the coaches who brought the most joy to the Argentine people. Because, like football, Chamame music is about emotion, and in Pujato, people sing out a multitude of emotions.
