Argentina Beats Bolivia 4-0 in Its First Match Since Lionel Messi’s International Retirement – WTOP News
- Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni appointed Cristian 'Cuti' Romero as the new captain, confirming the 28-year-old Atletico Madrid defender will succeed Lionel Messi following his international retirement.
- Romero has previously captained Argentina in matches against Venezuela, Mauritania, and Chile, demonstrating the on-field leadership that prompted Scaloni to select him as permanent successor.
- "There is Emiliano Martinez, who can also wear the armband," Scaloni said, acknowledging Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez as capable leaders but emphasizing Romero is the "right one."
- Argentina prepares for friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin, with Messi set to don the No. 10 jersey one last time next Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
- The selection signals a transition toward the 2026 World Cup cycle, with Scaloni aiming to integrate fresh talent into a sturdy core as Argentina moves beyond the Messi era.
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Argentina started a new era without Lionel Messi with a score on Bolivia for 4 to 0, in friendly played at Mario Kempes Stadium. After the match, the coach Lionel Scaloni recognized that the selection feels the absence of shirt 10, which announced the retirement of the national team. Brazil x India: Stephen can win the slot of the cut Raphinha on the team holder of the Brazilian Flamengo team: Understand the surgery that Arrascaeta will do on th…
World Cup finalist Argentina proved on Thursday that there is a life without Lionel Messi. In the absence of the 39-year-old superstar, who will be passed on 6 October in a test game against Benin, the Albiceleste in Cordoba celebrated a convincing 4-0 home win against Bolivia. Lautaro Martinez (19th), Nicolas Paz (29th), Cristian Romero (53th) and Jose Lopez (86th) met for the landlords. On Saturday the opponent is called Burkina Faso in Buenos…
Otherwise than friendly, like this Tuesday against Bolivia, Argentina will not be able to permanently withdraw the number 10, yet worn for almost two decades by Lionel Messi with the albiceleste selection. The seven-time Ballon d'Or, who announced his international retreat on 31 August last, will play his last match under the Argentine jersey [...]
In Cordoba, the Albiceleste opens the marks with a right-hand rasoter by Interista Lautaro Martinez at 19' and doubles with a left-handed dig by Como Nico Paz at 29'. (ANSA)
Córdoba (Argentina), 30 Sep (EFE).- The Argentina National Team beat Bolivia this Wednesday by 4-0 in a friendly match played at the Mario Kempes Stadium, the first since the World Cup in North America and 6 days after the match against Benin that will mark the farewell of Lionel Messi de la Albiceleste. Lautaro [...] La entrada 4-0. Argentina goes in the first match of the post Messi era was first published in HolaNews.
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