(Reuters) – Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero mentioned he could possibly be part of Argentina’s backroom staff at the World Cup in Qatar this yr after assembly with Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia on Monday.
Aguero, 33, introduced his retirement from soccer in December due to a coronary heart situation, bringing the curtain down on an 18-year profession throughout which he scored greater than 400 objectives.
The Argentine mentioned the ultimate particulars of his association with the AFA could be determined in the approaching weeks, and added that he hoped to attend the ultimate draw for the World Cup, which is ready to happen on April 1.
“We nonetheless want to determine the role, however I’ll be with the crew at the World Cup,” Aguero instructed TyC Sports. “It was a pleasant speak with Chiqui (Tapia).”
“I need to spend time with the gamers,” he added. “I’ll be there with the crew, I get alongside very properly with them. I need to be near them and attempt to have enjoyable. I need to discover a manner I may also help the nationwide crew.”
Aguero scored 41 objectives in 101 video games for Argentina, representing them at three World Cups and serving to them win the 2021 Copa America – their first main title in 28 years.
Argentina have already certified unbeaten for Qatar, and are second in the South American qualifying group, 4 factors behind Brazil.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru. Editing by Gerry Doyle)
