Cristian Romero said Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni had jointly chosen him to take captaincy responsibilities for Argentina, VnExpress reported. Speaking before the Burkina Faso friendly, the defender described the responsibility as special and acknowledged the unusual feeling of Messi's absence from the camp. Romero highlighted lessons about leadership and humility learned from his teammate. The update attributes the selection to Romero's account and focuses on his role within the squad.