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Lionel Scaloni leadership and Argentina's post-Messi era

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The Argentine Football Association (AFA), under president Claudio Tapia, has ~~designated~~ prioritized the renewal of Lionel Scaloni’s ~~contract as a matter of urgency. Although Scaloni’s current term expires at~~ contract. Following the ~~end of~~ 2026 World Cup, Scaloni faced uncertainty due to professional exhaustion and the ~~year, he has indicated~~ challenge of rebuilding a ~~need to rest before engaging in further discussions with~~ squad following the ~~federation.~~ retirements of Lionel Messi and Nicolás Otamendi. Amidst reports of internal tension regarding unpaid prize money, Scaloni ~~remains tasked~~ has entered negotiations to extend his tenure, with ~~managing the squad's renewal process~~ reports indicating he is expected to confirm his continuation as ~~the team prepares for the 2028 Copa América.~~ head coach through 2030. Following ~~Lionel~~ Messi’s international retirement, which included a formal farewell match against Benin on October 6, 2026, the team ~~continues to navigate~~ has entered a significant generational shift. ~~Midfielder Enzo Fernández~~ Defender Cristian Romero has ~~reflected on Messi’s legacy, describing the former captain~~ been named as ~~“irreplaceable” and noting that while the transition will feel “strange,” the squad will build its history through~~ a new ~~leadership. Fernández emphasized that there~~ captain, a role he described as a ‘beautiful responsibility’ after being selected by both Messi and Scaloni. Scaloni is ~~no point in searching for another player like Messi, suggesting instead that leadership should be distributed among experienced figures~~ managing this transition by integrating emerging talents such as ~~Emiliano Martínez, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Lautaro Martínez,~~ Nico Paz, León Flores, Santiago Tomás Castro, and ~~Julián Álvarez. Fernández also reiterated his support for Scaloni, noting~~ Thiago Almada. While the ~~manager has established a cohesive group with~~ technical staff faces changes—including assistant coach Walter Samuel’s potential departure to pursue a ~~clear identity. Potential candidates~~ head coaching career—there are ongoing efforts to ~~succeed Messi as captain include Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Cristian Romero, and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.~~ retain him. As the team prepares for upcoming international windows, Scaloni continues to evaluate squad depth, balancing the integration of youth with the management of key veterans.

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