FIFA Apologizes to Lionel Scaloni After World Cup Trophy Glove Incident
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Infantino apologizes to Scaloni for World Cup trophy glove mix-up
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News18•07-12-2025, 10:01
Infantino apologizes to Scaloni for World Cup trophy glove mix-up
•FIFA apologized to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for making him wear gloves to handle the World Cup trophy during the 2026 World Cup draw.
•FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued the apology, stating he "didn't know" about the incident, and later invited Scaloni to lift the trophy without gloves.
•The mix-up occurred because organizers at the draw seemingly failed to recognize the World Cup-winning coach.
•Argentina will commence their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 16 against Algeria, followed by matches against Austria and Jordan.
Why It Matters: FIFA's apology shows the importance of respecting football legends.
