Overview

• In the newly published autobiography, Scaloni says he and his brother became Boca supporters through their grandfather Deolindo in Pujato.
• He recounts that his father was a River fan who still took them to La Bombonera, sometimes buying Barulich tickets or entering through a friend at the popular stand.
• Scaloni names Blas Giunta as his childhood idol for his relentless style of play and also cites admiration for Fabián Carrizo.
• He recalls being in La Bombonera for Claudio Benetti’s goal that sealed Boca’s 1992 title after an 11-year drought.
• The 544-page authorized biography by journalist Diego Borinsky traces his path from Pujato to Europe and the Argentina job, and its personal anecdotes are drawing fresh public interest.