Lionel Messi will become captain of Argentina for the first time when Diego Maradona's side play Greece in their World Cup match on Tuesay.

It was reported that Maradona has decided to give the skipper's armband to the Barcelona striker two days before his 23rd birthday, Argentina's La Nacion daily reported Monday.

Midfielder Javier Mascherano, the former captain, will be rested.

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