New owner of the Argentine number 10 shirt: Scaloni has already made a decision about Messi's replacement
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New owner of the Argentine number 10 shirt: Scaloni has already made a decision about Messi's replacement

Record2 September 2026 at 20:36

Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni has already made a decision about who will wear the number 10 shirt for the Argentine national team after Lionel Messi's retirement. The information reported by ESPN indicates that young midfielder Nico Paz will be the new owner of this iconic number.

Nico Paz, considered a young talent, is expected to inherit the number that became intimately associated with Messi throughout his career with the Argentine national team. The choice represents a new chapter for the South American formation.

Scaloni, who has been guiding Argentina in various international tournaments, based his decision on the information provided by ESPN. The young midfielder has been standing out in the sporting scene, justifying the trust placed by the coach.

With this change, Argentina is preparing for a new post-Messi era, with Nico Paz assuming the responsibility of a number that carries enormous history and expectations from Argentine fans.

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