Argentina confirm new captain to replace Lionel Messi

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially confirmed that Cristian Romero will become the new captain of the national team after Lionel Messi's final game for the country. Romero, 28, will inherit the armband once Messi plays his last match. Scaloni stated that Cuti Romero is the right choice, having already been the third captain after Messi and Otamendi, with Emiliano Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lautaro Martinez also able to wear the armband.