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There appears to be a favourite: who will succeed Messi?

Following his retirement, the question recently arose as to who would take over the captaincy and Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt in the Argentina national team. While the captaincy issue has now been settled, a favourite to inherit the squad number is also emerging.

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Lautaro visits boyhood club Racing as Inter ace talks Messi farewell

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez took time out during international duty to return to his former side Racing Club ahead of their derby clash. The striker, who was warmly greeted by club president Diego Milito, subsequently spoke about the national team's looming transitional phase as Lionel Messi approaches his final farewell match against Benin.

Martinez ready to honour Messi after World Cup final pain

Lisandro Martinez has arrived in Buenos Aires determined to celebrate Lionel Messi's international farewell despite the lingering heartbreak of Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain. The Manchester United defender urged his team-mates to look forward and embrace the home tribute at Estadio Monumental following a gruelling tournament campaign.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	AFC Wimbledon	7	3	2	2	5	7	-2	11	D W W L W
8	Reading	6	3	1	2	14	7	7	10	W L W W D
9	Stockport County	7	3	1	3	16	10	6	10	D L W L W
10	Leyton Orient	7	3	1	3	13	9	4	10	W L D W L
11	Stevenage	7	2	3	2	11	8	3	9	L W W D D

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