Argentina shows first hints of post-Messi era, beats Bolivia 4-0

The Argentine men’s national football team secured a 4-0 win over Bolivia on Wednesday, marking the first game since former captain Lionel Messi announced his retirement . Goals by Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Paz, Cristian “Cuti” Romero — who was named captain — and José López sealed the deal in the first road test of what the future holds for the Albiceleste in the post-Messi era. The team coached by Lionel Scaloni hosted its Bolivian counterpart at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba province. The stadium cut a ghostly profile at only 50% capacity as Argentina served a sanction…