Sports · 28 September 2026
Angel Di Maria backs Cristian Romero as new Argentina captain
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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has named Cristian Romero as the national team's next permanent captain, with Lionel Messi set to retire internationally. Former international winger Angel Di Maria fully backed the decision, calling it a "great choice" and praising Romero's temperament. Romero, an Atletico Madrid centre-back, will officially take over on-pitch duties after Messi's final game on October 6.
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