# Romero Takes Captaincy After Messi Farewell

> Cuti Romero steps into Argentina's captaincy as Messi prepares farewell.
- Title: Romero Takes Captaincy After Messi Farewell | Shortify
- Summary: Cuti Romero steps into Argentina's captaincy as Messi prepares farewell. Cristian 'Cuti' Romero becomes Argentina's new captain following Lionel Messi's…
- Keywords: cristian romero, lions messi, argentina, albiceleste, lions scaloni, messi farewell, captaincy, belgrano, spurs, atlético madrid, juventus, tottenham
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/cuti-romero-handed-unenviable-task-of-following-messi-as-argentinas-captain.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-03T19:31:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristian romero, lions messi, argentina, albiceleste, lions scaloni, messi farewell, captaincy, belgrano, spurs, atlético madrid, juventus, tottenham
## Romero named captain
Cristian 'Cuti' Romero, 28, becomes Argentina's new captain for the Albiceleste ahead of Messi's farewell.
## Messi's farewell match
Argentina faces Burkina Faso on Saturday at the Monumental stadium as Messi prepares his final international game.
## Romero's special night
Romero scored Argentina's third goal with a header during the 4-0 win over Bolivia at Mario Alberto Kempes stadium.
## Romero's quote
Romero said, 'There won't be another like him' when asked about replacing Messi as captain.

> There won’t be another like him
## Romero's background
Romero began his career at Belgrano in Córdoba before joining Tottenham for 35 million euros in 2021.
## Scaloni's expectations
Scaloni expects Romero to be exemplary in behavior as captain, noting his past injuries and need for improvement.
## Romero's role
Romero will lead Argentina's 2022 World Cup winners as they prepare for their next major tournament.
## Key takeaway

Cristian 'Cuti' Romero becomes Argentina's new captain following Lionel Messi's final international match.