New Delhi, July 20 -- Lionel Scaloni delivered a dignified message after Argentina's heartbreaking defeat. His words came amid ugly post-match scuffles involving some of the most honoured representatives of Argentine football.

Some Argentine players clashed physically with their Spanish counterparts afterwards. Speaking to Telemundo, Scaloni remained composed despite crushing disappointment.

"We feel sadness, but we left everything out there," he said.

He praised his players' eternal fighting spirit and gratitude: "Eternal gratitude to these guys who reached another World Cup final. They competed until the end. I'll keep an enormous memory of them."

"We're great in victory, we must be great in defeat," he insisted.

He thanked the nat...