From Soccernet: Mascherano named new Argentina captain
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has agreed to captain Argentina under new coach Diego Maradona.
"I've convinced him," Maradona told Radio La Red after returning from a six-day trip to Europe during which he visited a number of his top players.
"I explained to him what I thought about him and told him what I thought he could give the team."
Mascherano, 24, initially said he did not feel ready to take on the responsibility.
Wow, this is a great honour for Mascherano. I hope the added responsibiity will help him mature as a player. Hope he won't get yellow cards anymore by harrassing referees about their decision. But then again, as captain, he can get to question referees about their decisions during a match.
Can't wait to see how good mascherano can be as he matures. He's a MASSIVE but underrated player for us. Does all the hard work but seldom have game-winning, headline stealing moments.