Argentina names Romero captain and Paz likely No.10
Argentina has settled its post-Messi leadership with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming centre-back Cristian Romero as captain, after Romero had served as third captain at the World Cup. Media reports from ESPN and The Athletic indicate 22-year-old Nico Paz of Como 1907 is likely to receive Messi’s No.10, backed by strong club form including 13 goals and seven assists last Serie A season and early goal involvements this campaign. FIFA rules prevent retiring numbers 1–23 or 26, forcing a reassignment and setting squad identities ahead of friendlies, including a match vs Bolivia and Messi’s farewell in October.
Cristian Romero is captain and Nico Paz is the likely new No.10.
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Messi retired from the national team and Otamendi also stepped away. Romero had been third captain at the World Cup and Scaloni confirmed him as captain. Argentina will next play Bolivia and Messi has a farewell match in October.
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