Aguero ignores Argentina coach Sampaoli in World Cup thank you message

The under-fire boss and his management staff were not mentioned by Manchester City's striker in a social media post following elimination

Jorge Sampaoli and his coaching staff were noticeable omissions from a thank you message posted by Sergio Aguero on Instagram.

Argentina crashed out of Russia 2018 courtesy of a 4-3 last-16 defeat to France on Saturday to compound a poor tournament that saw them scrape into the knockout stages via a late win over having been battered 3-0 by and held to a draw by .

Aguero was dropped for the clash against Les Bleus, but did come off the bench to score late in the game.

The striker took the time to thank his family and supporters of the national team, but Sampaoli – whose future remains shrouded in doubt – was not included in his message.



Writing on Instagram, Aguero said: "It is time to thank my son, my family and my friends who accompanied me every day. Those who with great effort came to to encourage us.

"To all those who from Argentina and many countries supported us with feeling and passion. And above all my colleagues who are the best in the world for leaving their soul in every game.

"Also to the doctors, physios, props and chefs that are part of a great team. To continue fighting always and together. I love you Argentina."