Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirms Cristian Romero as the new captain of the national team following Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football. The change follows Messi’s last planned appearance for the country.
Both outlets report that Scaloni makes the decision known as part of Argentina’s preparations for upcoming matches. Daily Post Nigeria specifies that the captain’s armband is set to be handed to Romero once Messi plays his final game. Vanguard adds that Romero’s confirmation comes directly after Messi’s international retirement, framing it as an immediate succession.
While the reports share the same core points—Scaloni’s confirmation, Romero as captain, and the link to Messi’s retirement—Daily Post Nigeria provides additional detail on the timing and upcoming friendlies. Vanguard focuses more on the confirmation itself and the context of Messi’s retirement.
