Gerardo Martino appointed as new coach of the Argentina national team . Martino enjoys a good relationship with Argentina captain and Barca star Lionel Messi , having managed Argentine club Newell 's Old Boys while the four-time FIFA Ballon d'Or winner was in its youth team . Martino spent last season in charge of Barcelona . - The Argentine Football Association has announced that it will hold a special congress on June 24 to elect its president for next year. Argentina lost 1-0 to Germany in last month 's World Cup final .
Gerardo Martino appointed as new coach of the Argentina national team . Martino spent last season in charge of Barcelona . - The Argentine Football Association has announced that it will hold a special congress on June 24 to elect its president for next year. Argentina lost 1-0 to Germany in last month 's World Cup final .