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Who picks the Argentina captain?
The decision to name Cristian Romero as the new permanent captain was made by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. This highlights that the coach holds the authority in selecting the national team's leader, rather than it being a vote among players or a seniority-based appointment. Di Maria's backing confirms Scaloni's choice.
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