Scaloni Names Cristian Romero as Argentina’s New Captain After Messi

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has named Cristian Romero as the team’s new captain following Lionel Messi’s international retirement. Scaloni said Romero had already served as Argentina’s third captain behind Messi and Nicolas Otamendi. He added that Emiliano Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez are also leadership options. Romero will lead Argentina into the next stage of the team’s development after the 2026 World Cup.

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