The Unlikely Bond Between Two World Cup Coaches The upcoming World Cup final will witness a unique moment: two coaches from different countries, both striving for their first major trophy as national team bosses, share an intriguing connection that transcends their professional rivalry.
Luis de la Fuente of Spain and Lionel Scaloni of Argentina have a bond forged in the unlikeliest of places: a Spanish football federation classroom.
In 2017, Scaloni enrolled at the federation to pursue his UEFA Pro Licence, a coaching qualification that not many bother to obtain.