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After Messi's Retirement, the Argentina National Team Already Has a New Captain

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The end of a golden era in the national team paves the way for an unprecedented internal restructuring in the Albiceleste dressing room

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Following Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi's departure from the national team, Cristian Romero has been named the new captain of the Argentine National Team.

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Cristian 'Cuti' Romero has been selected by selector Lionel Scaloni as the new captain of the Argentina national team, taking over the captain's baton for a new cycle of 'Albiceleste'. This historic decision comes after the final withdrawal of Lionel Messi from the National Team. The 39-year-old has decided to close his legendary chapter with the representative after the end of the 2026 World Cup. The 28-year-old defender's appointment is not a …

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Lionel Skaloni gave a bandage to 28-year-old defender Christian Romero ♪ Football on Sport.ua

The defender of Madrid's Atletico, Christian Romero, became the new captain of the Argentine national team, decided by the national team's chief coach, Lionel Skaloni, who reports to TyC Sports and Infobae.

Following the World Cup, with Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi retiring from the national team, Cristian Romero was chosen as the new captain of the Argentine National Team.

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El Intransigente broke the news on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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