Argentina's Post-Messi Era Begins Against Bolivia, Coach Discusses Future of No. 10 Jersey
Coach Lionel Scaloni said Argentina will leave Messi’s No. 10 unused until his farewell match while testing a new attack and lineup changes.
- Argentina will leave the No. 10 jersey unassigned for Wednesday's friendly against Bolivia, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Tuesday. The number will remain vacant until Lionel Messi's farewell match.
- Messi announced his international retirement in late August, concluding his career as Argentina's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals and 207 appearances. He lifted the 2022 World Cup trophy during his tenure.
- Facing the challenge of replacing Messi, Scaloni plans to experiment with new tactical combinations against Bolivia at Kempes Stadium. Nicolàs Paz, currently playing for Italy's Como, will assume playmaking duties.
- Scaloni extended his contract through the 2030 World Cup following negotiations with Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia. The coach said, "The important thing is that the desire is there," citing shared enthusiasm for the future.
- Messi's final international appearance is scheduled for October 6 against Benin in Buenos Aires. Scaloni noted the team has not yet decided who will eventually inherit the No. 10 jersey.
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The Toronto Star
Argentina’s post-Messi era begins against Bolivia, coach discusses future of No. 10 jersey
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — With the iconic No. 10 jersey unassigned, Argentina will face its first test of the post- Lionel Messi era when it hosts Bolivia in a friendly
Winnipeg Free Press
Argentina's post-Messi era begins against Bolivia, coach discusses future of No. 10 jersey
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — With the iconic No. 10 jersey unassigned, Argentina will face its first test of the post- Lionel Messi era when it hosts Bolivia in a friendly on Wednesday.
The T-shirt 10 will remain without owner until the friendly farewell of the Argentine captain, scheduled for October 6th at the Monumental. The post Scaloni revealed what they will do with the 10th of the Argentina Selection after Messi appeared first on El Intranssigente: Latest news from Argentina and the world in real time.
Argentina to Reserve No 10 Shirt for Messi Until His Farewell
Messi remains one of the most important figures in Argentina's football history after leading the country to Copa América glory in 2021 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup title in Qatar. <p>The post Argentina to Reserve No 10 Shirt for Messi Until His Farewell first appeared on Softfootball.</p>
The shirt with number 10 of Argentina will continue to have a sole owner as long as Leo Messi continues to be linked to the selection. Lionel Scaloni confirmed that the dorsal will be reserved for the captain until the time comes for his final farewell from the Albiceleste. “Until it is Leo’s match we will not give the 10 to anyone. From there we will see. The idea is to keep it one, with all the beauty that it entails,” explained the Argentine …
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