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Argentina Settles on ‘Two-Man Shortlist’ to Inherit Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Jersey

Lionel Scaloni has a choice between turning to the future or recognizing the generation that underpinned Argentina’s modern success.

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Coach Lionel Scaloni took over the Argentina National Team in 2018 and won four major titles in these eight years.

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The Argentina national team appears to have narrowed down the list of candidates to inherit Lionel Messi's legendary number 10 shirt to just two names, with Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz the main favorites. Selecting Messi's successor is not an easy decision for coach Lionel Scaloni, as the influence, contribution and weight of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner in the national team are almost impossible to replace. However, in addition to rebuil…

The Argentine team will have to define who will wear the shirt 10 after Lionel Messi's farewell. Among the names listed to take over the number are experienced players, such as Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez, as well as young talents, like Nico Paz. Despite speculations, the team should not yet announce a replacement [...] The post Argentina seeks new shirt 10 after Messi's farewell; see the candidates appeared first in Tribuna do Nort…

The last match of the idol, World Cup champion and twice winner of the America Cup, was number 3 to 0 on Benin

After having renewed the contract, the coach runner-up of the world launches in La Bombonera one of the most challenging cycles of his management. Read more

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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