Argentina reveals first football squad following Lionel Messi departure
Published 4h ago · Latest report 2h ago
Affects Argentina · Covered in 2 countries
Argentina selected its first football squad without Lionel Messi, dropping several veteran players.
Argentina has announced its national football squad for upcoming November friendlies. This marks the team's first roster selection following the international departure of longtime captain Lionel Messi. Coach Lionel Scaloni omitted several veteran players for the upcoming fixtures.
- The absenteesMidfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso were notably left off the roster.
- The contextThe matches represent the beginning of a new chapter for the reigning world champions.
Why it matters
Squad transitions following the retirement of a generational talent like Lionel Messi are pivotal for national teams aiming to maintain their competitive edge on the global stage. These upcoming friendlies offer a glimpse into how the world champions plan to rebuild their tactical identity.
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Argentina named a new squad for November friendlies under coach Lionel Scaloni, omitting key veterans as the team moves past the Lionel Messi era.
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- Buenos Aires TimesDe Paul and Lo Celso cut from Argentina squad for November friendlies2h ago · open ↗
- CNAArgentina name first squad of post-Messi era for November friendlies4h ago · open ↗
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