Argentina have appointed former Barcelona boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino as their new coach.

The former Newell's Old Boys head coach left the Spanish club in May after one season in charge, having failed to win a major trophy.

Argentina finished as runners up to Germany at the World Cup this summer - their first World Cup final appearance since 1990.

Martino will lead the Albiceleste into the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup and next year's Copa America which will be held in Chile.