Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed the new captaincy hierarchy following Lionel Messi's impending international retirement. Messi, 39, will play his final international match against Benin on October 6 at Estadio Monumental, concluding a career that includes the 2022 World Cup, the 2026 final, and two Copa America titles. Nicolas Otamendi has also retired from international duty. Scaloni announced that Cristian Romero of Atletico Madrid will take over as captain. Emiliano Martinez will serve as vice-captain, with Inter's Lautaro Martinez named as the third-choice option. Lautaro Martinez, an Argentina international since 2018 with 40 goals in 84 caps, also captains Inter Milan. This transition marks a significant shift in leadership for the Argentina squad.
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