Scaloni Names Romero Argentina Captain As Post-Messi Era Begins

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Cristian Romero as the national team’s new captain following Lionel Messi’s international retirement. According to Goal, Scaloni selected the Atletico Madrid defender to take over the armband as Argentina prepare for the next phase of the team’s development after Messi’s international career.
Scaloni announced Romero’s new role while discussing Argentina’s leadership hierarchy ahead of their upcoming international fixtures.
“The captain is going to be Cuti. He was already the third captain after Leo and Ota (Nicolas Otamendi),” Scaloni said, according to TyC Sports, as reported by Goal.
“There is Emiliano (Martinez), who can also wea...