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In Argentina and Greece's third round group match, Diego Maradona had some rotation, captain Javier Mascherano had a holiday. Argentina's captain armband then transferred to Massey, this is the first time Messi for the captain of Argentina's captain!
In Argentina's World Cup in history, captain's armband worn by a player which is only 23 years old, which is also a rare thing. It is difficult to study ancient history, but "Ole" pointed that in the history of the World Cup, Argentina is normally based on the track times, prestige to select captain, so the captain's age can not be very small.
Originally, the 2010 World Cup, Argentina's captain is Javier Mascherano who is 26-year-old. But withe Mascherano's holiday, the captain's armband worn on Massey. After all, Macy also under the age of 23 years, so put such a young captain's armband which can be considered a great honor! This is the first time Messi wear the armband in Argentina.
The core of Argentina team is Messi
Indeed, although Messi is young, he have had the experience of wearing the armband. In Barcelona, Messi worn captain's armband in a number of friendlies match, such as Barcelona and Dundee United's warm-up, because of Pryor, Harvey and others' absent, Messi wear captain's armband. Inspired by the armband, Macy Ternary alone, helping the team to win over rivals by 5-1. However, in the Argentine national team, Messi wear armband is the first time.
Strictly speaking, in this Argentina team, if speak of seniority, the captain can not be Messi. Before this match, Messi has played for Argentina for 46 times, a figure which is far less than Veron (71 times) and others, it is known that Juan Sebastian Veron was Argentina captain in 2002 and ranking in the top 10 list in Argentina's history. Naturally expect that Maradona give the captain's armband to Veron is an option. But Maradona chose Messi, which is an attitude. Maradona tell the world by this way, the core of this Argentina team is Messi.
Maradona at the press conference, explained this decision: "The Macy's time has come, when I told Massey that he will wear the captain's armband, he is very excited. This is a fantastic moment, but in today's training, when Messi learned the news, he showed a very different state. "
