Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of the Argentina national team, has settled on the new captain of the Tango squad, following Lionel Messi's announcement of his international retirement after the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Messi announced his retirement from international football with Argentina after a career spanning more than 20 years, following the 2026 World Cup loss to Spain with a clean sheet.
Argentina's new captain
According to the website "Foot Mercato," Atlético Madrid defender Cristian Romero has been chosen to become the new captain of the Argentine national team, succeeding Messi.
The 28-year-old Romero is preparing to embark on a new phase with the national team, having established himself as one of the key players in the squad managed by coach Lionel Scaloni.
Cristian Romero has played 58 matches for the Argentina national team since 2021, scoring 4 goals and winning 4 titles: the 2022 World Cup, Copa América 2021-2022 and 2023-2024, and the South American Cup 2021-2022.
