Argentina run riot against Bolivia in first post-World Cup friendly
National team takes its first steps without Lionel Messi; Albiceleste ease to a 4-0 victory in Córdoba as a new generation begins to emerge Leer más
Argentina secured a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their first post-World Cup friendly match at the Mario Kempes Stadium in Córdoba on Wednesday. Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Paz, Cristian Romero, and José 'Flaco' López scored for the Albiceleste. The match marked a significant moment for Argentina as they began to establish a new era without captain Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football.
Romero, who took over as captain in Messi's absence, led the team. The departure of Messi will be commemorated on October 6 with a farewell match against Benin. The Argentine team includes Emiliano Martínez, Agustín Giay, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero (capt.), Román Vega, Exequiel Palacios, Gianluca Prestianni, Nicolás Paz, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez, with Lionel Scaloni as coach.
Bolivia's lineup includes Guillermo Viscarra, Diego Arroyo, Efraín Morales, Marcelo Torrez, Héctor Cuéllar, Yomar Rocha, Ramiro Vaca, Roberto Fernández, Jesús Maraude, and Miguel Terceros, coached by Óscar Villegas.
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