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In April 2019, he was run over while cycling in Calvià. Some media initially reported him to be in serious condition, but he was discharged a few hours later.

One year later, after the country's failure at the World Cup in Russia, Scaloni and Pablo Aimar were named caretaker managers until the end of the year. In November 2018, the former was confirmed in the post until the following June when the 2019 Copa América was due to take place, and led the side to a final third place in Brazil.

On 11 October 2016, Scaloni joined compatriot Jorge Sampaoli's coaching staff at Sevilla FC. In June 2017, when the latter was appointed as the new national team boss, he was again named his assistant.

However, due to the fact there were no limitations for free agents, two weeks later Scaloni signed a one-year contract at Racing de Santander, The Cantabrians subsequently finished in mid table. He appeared – and started – in both games against his former club, both ending in 0–0 draws.

Aged nearly 35, Scaloni joined Atalanta B.C. in January 2013. He was released at the end of the campaign, but re-signed after he failed to find a new club.

On 30 June 2007, Scaloni moved to S.S. Lazio in Italy's Serie A on a five-year deal. In January of the following year he returned to Spain, on loan to RCD Mallorca for 18 months; he subsequently returned to Rome, where he was rarely used in the following three seasons.

After falling out with manager Joaquín Caparrós, Scaloni joined Premier League side West Ham United on loan on 31 January 2006, the final day of the transfer window, in an attempt to increase his chance of selection for the upcoming World Cup. He took the number 2 shirt from the departed Tomáš Řepka, and made his league debut for the East Londoners against Sunderland, on 4 February; he also helped the team reach the FA Cup final, a penalty shootout loss to Liverpool.

Scaloni left West Ham after a permanent move could not be agreed. Deportivo released him on 1 September 2006 alongside Diego Tristán, one day after the close of the summer transfer window.

Scaloni won seven caps for Argentina between 2003 and 2006, and was part of their 2006 World Cup squad.

After making his debut for Argentina on 30 April 2003 in a friendly match with Libya, Scaloni was a surprise selection for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, taking the place of veteran Javier Zanetti who also played as a right-wingback. His only appearance of the tournament was the 2–1 extra time round of 16 win against Mexico on 24 June 2006 at the Zentralstadion, which he started and finished.

Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Scaloni began his career in the Argentine Primera División with local club Newell's Old Boys and then Estudiantes de La Plata, before joining Spain's Deportivo de La Coruña in December 1997 for 405 million pesetas.

Lionel Sebastián Scaloni (Spanish pronunciation: [ljoˈnel eskaˈloni] ; born 16 May 1978) is an Argentine retired footballer, and the current manager of the Argentina national team. A player of wide range, he operated as a right back or right midfielder.