Estudiantes de La Plata witnessed an emotional reunion between Lionel Scaloni and Martín Palermo during a press conference ahead of the Argentina national team's World Cup debut. In this encounter, Palermo, acting as a journalist, surprised Scaloni by recalling their years together at the club, which elicited a heartfelt response from the current coach of the Albiceleste. Scaloni expressed his gratitude towards Palermo, who supported him during his time in La Plata, highlighting the friendship they forged at the club. This moment was quickly shared by Estudiantes de La Plata, which published an image of one of their most iconic memories: the celebration of the 4-1 thrashing of River Plate at the Monumental in 1997. Scaloni joined Estudiantes in July 1996 and, although he initially did not play, he earned a place in the team and the affection of the fans. Alongside Palermo, he competed in several important tournaments, including the Apertura '96 and Clausura '97. The connection between these two Argentine football legends remains alive in the memories of fans, who cherish those shared moments at the club.