Cristian Romero Takes Over as Argentina's New Captain
Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni has named Cristian Romero as the new captain of the national team after Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. Scaloni confirmed this decision while discussing the team's leadership structure ahead of upcoming international matches.
Romero, who plays for Atletico Madrid, was previously the third captain behind Messi and Nicolas Otamendi. He has captained Argentina on three occasions under Scaloni, including a World Cup qualifying match against Chile and a friendly against Venezuela.
His latest captaincy was during a 2-1 victory over Mauritania. This appointment comes as Argentina prepares for the post-Messi era, with Messi set to make his final appearance for the national team against Benin on October 6, where he will be honored at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
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