Argentine Football Association prioritizes Lionel Scaloni contract renewal

The Argentine Football Association (AFA), led by president Claudio Tapia, has made renewing Lionel Scaloni’s contract a matter of urgency. Scaloni’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the year, and he has indicated a need to rest before discussing his future with the federation.

This period of transition follows the retirement of Lionel Messi from the national team. Scaloni is tasked with leading a renewal process as the team prepares for the 2028 Copa América. Potential candidates to succeed Messi as captain include players such as Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Cristian Romero, and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.