After five days of receiving the affection of neighbors and fans, the coach left his hometown. Before his departure, his family placed a sign on the door of the house to thank everyone for their constant displays of affection
During his stay, Scaloni responded to the affection of the people with the closeness he usually shows publicly. He went out several times to greet, signed jerseys, flags, balls, and various items brought by fans. He also had some particular moments, such as when he stamped his signature on a dog's clothing, on the cast of a person, or on a car decorated with images of the "Scaloneta".
Finally, after five days filled with emotion and displays of affection, Lionel Scaloni left Pujato. The coach of the Argentine National Team, who chose his hometown as the first destination after the defeat in the 2026 World Cup final, concluded his stay in Santa Fe after a week in which neighbors and fans came to express their gratitude.
After his departure, the coach's family left a handwritten message on a poster located at the door of his parents' house. "!!Leo left last night!! Thank you for so much affection", read the brief text recorded by Canal 2 de Pujato, dedicated to all the people who still planned to come by to greet him.
Scaloni's departure marked the end of a visit that completely disrupted the routine of a town with just over 3,000 inhabitants. Since his arrival in the country after the World Cup final, hundreds of people came daily to the family home to try to get a photo, an autograph, or simply share a few seconds with the coach. The number of visitors forced the installation of a fence in front of his parents' house and the addition of police presence and traffic agents to organize the constant flow of fans arriving from various parts of Argentina.
Additionally, the coach received various gifts and tributes from the neighbors, including a cake honoring the Albiceleste, a framed dedication for his work leading the team, and other presents sent by local businesses.
Beyond the contact with fans, Scaloni took advantage of his time in Pujato to resume some of his personal habits. He was seen biking through the streets of the town and its surroundings, one of his favorite activities, and he also visited the Alumni club in Casilda to witness a match in the Casildense League against Sportivo Matienzo, the team where he took his first steps in football.
Now, after leaving his hometown, everything indicates that Scaloni will return to Mallorca, Spain, to continue his rest with his family. In September, he will need to refocus on the National Team with the next FIFA date, while the uncertainty about his future at the helm of the national team remains open.
