Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni returned to Argentina from Spain after the death of his mother, Eulalia Marzetti. The Argentine Football Association then announced tribute measures, including silences across stadiums in all categories.
Return to Argentina
Marzetti was Scaloni's 74-year-old mother. According to SuperDepor.com, Marzetti died on Tuesday in Pujato in Santa Fe province.
AFA tribute measures
The Argentine Football Association announced the measures in bulletin no. 6966 on Wednesday. They include pre-match silences across all categories, while flags will fly at half-mast, notably at the Lionel Messi training complex.
Every stadium across the country will observe a minute's silence in Marzetti's memory during matchday 15 of the Primera Division's Torneo Clausura as well as throughout the major lower tiers. Issuing a formal message of support across its official channels on Wednesday, the AFA stated: "The entire Argentine Football Association, led by President Claudio Tapia, sends its condolences to our manager Lionel Scaloni and his family on the passing of his mother, Eulalia Marzetti. A fraternal embrace from all Argentines to El Gringo and his loved ones during this difficult time. Wishing you strength!"
League statement
The Argentine Professional Football League also issued a tribute statement. In that message, the LPF said: "The LPF deeply regrets the passing of Eulalia Marzetti, mother of Lionel Scaloni. The entire country stands with you and your family, Lionel!"
GOAL's reported details
According to GOAL, Marzetti had been fighting a serious illness since 2021. According to GOAL, Scaloni publicly disclosed his mother's health struggles during a press conference in the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, saying at the time: "I'm in no place to think about the World Cup right now."
According to GOAL, Scaloni dedicated Argentina's 2021 Copa America triumph to his mother. GOAL reported that Scaloni is expected to resume his national team duties ahead of the November international window.