Scaloni warns Argentina will face challenges after Messi retirement

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has acknowledged that the team will face challenging times once star player Lionel Messi retires.

In televised remarks, Scaloni said: "It will be difficult, and as he just mentioned, what we have experienced over these years is not something usual. We may face tough times in the future," according to Al Sharq.

Lionel Messi played his last international match against Benin early Wednesday.