Cuti Romero emotional after captain's debut: «A day I'll treasure forever» | OneFootball

Cristian “Cuti” Romero, the new captain of the Argentina National Team, appeared deeply moved after wearing the armband in the win over Bolivia, an honor he described as something he “never would have imagined” experiencing. The center-back, chosen by Lionel Scaloni to lead the team in Córdoba following Lionel Messi’s definitive retirement during this FIFA window, capped off an unforgettable night at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium by scoring a headed goal.

At the end of the match, the Córdoba-born center-back was full of praise for the Rosario star, making clear the void his departure leaves behind: “Today is a day I will cherish for the rest of my life. We have his example, and we’re going to miss Leo.”

For his part, Lautaro Martínez, who took on the role of third captain of the national side and opened the scoring, admitted he is going through a “particular and special” moment. The Bahía Blanca-born forward grasped the magnitude of the captain’s farewell by comparing Messi’s retirement to the historic moment when Diego Armando Maradona had to stop wearing the colors of the Argentina national team.

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