Published Jul 16, 2026, 5:15 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Romero’s World Cup heroics for Argentina make him one of Messi’s most trusted

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Romero’s World Cup heroics for Argentina make him one of Messi’s most trusted

A s Cristian Romero readied to receive a pass 10 yards from his goalline, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon sensed a mistake in the making. The center-back’s posture was not ideal after he took a scoot backwards to collect, facing the left sideline as his opponents lustily converged. He would only have half a second to settle a bouncing ball, shift his momentum, and find a passing lane in the rapidly closing seam between the England duo. Easier said than done on most days, but this particular W