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Argentina opened the post-Messi era with a comfortable win over Bolivia in an international friendly in Cordoba. Nico Paz, hailed as Messi's successor, scored with Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring, while Cuti Romero captained the side for the first time and also found the net. Messi sat out the match, drawing attention to the next generation of Serie A-based stars leading the team.
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Argentina opened the post-Lionel Messi era with a 4-0 win over Bolivia, with Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz among the scorers. Coach Lionel Scaloni said the team will 'play differently' as it adapts to life without its captain. The match drew worldwide search interest, with the fixture trending across the US, UK, Brazil, India, Japan and several European countries.
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Argentina opened the FIFA international window with a 4-0 win over Bolivia at the Kempes stadium in Cordoba. Lautaro Martínez scored the opener and Nico Paz added a standout goal, prompting discussion about the team's form in the post-Messi era. Fans filled the streets near the team hotel, and commentators praised Palacios's assist and Paz's finish.
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Argentina beat Bolivia in an international friendly, with Nico Paz opening the scoring via a chipped finish in the first half and Palmeiras striker Flaco López scoring his first goal for the national side. Lionel Messi, who started amid questions over whether he would feature, watched on as Argentina cruised to a comfortable win. Brazilian outlets closely followed the match due to López's involvement.
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Argentina opened its post-World Cup friendly schedule with a 4-0 win over Bolivia in Córdoba. Lautaro Martínez scored again after his England form, Nico Paz added a fine goal, and the match formed part of Lionel Messi's farewell period under coach Lionel Scaloni, with Emiliano Martínez as vice-captain. Coverage highlights the team's strong form and renewed optimism ahead of the 2026 cycle.
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Argentina defeated Bolivia 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier, with Lautaro Martínez and Nico Paz among the scorers. It was Argentina's first match without Lionel Messi, who is widely reported to be nearing the end of his international career. Coverage has also revisited the two sides' long head-to-head history, including Bolivia's famous 6-1 win and Messi's 6-0 rout in return, driving interest in the fixture.
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Argentina defeated Bolivia 4-0 in an international friendly, their first game since Lionel Messi's international exit. Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz were among the scorers, while Emiliano Martinez served as vice-captain. Coach Lionel Scaloni experimented with the lineup, sparking debate over whether the world champions will adopt a new identity in the post-Messi era.
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Nico Paz's Como teammate Franco Da Cunha has drawn a wave of praise in France, telling Sportmediaset that Zidane advised him to 'play like at Como'. French media have been effusive about the young Argentine's form, with the Zidane endorsement adding star weight to his growing reputation across European football.