Cristian Romero — Argentina defender who transferred from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid in €40m deal after captaining Spurs in 2025 Europa League final win.
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Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move looms By AFP August 15, 2026 01:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. …
Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move loomsThe Standard
… Then Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández produced a stoppage-time rescue that will be replayed for years. …
The best financial lesson from the World Cup: PrepareThe Standard
… The indigenous ancestry visible in players like Lautaro Martínez or Cristian Romero is Amerindian, a separate and much older American story, not an African one. …
Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines didThe Standard
… His cross for Cristian Romero to head in started a remarkable fightback as the champions dragged themselves off the canvas to remain in contention.Messi drilled in the equaliser himself, scoring for an eighth consecutive World Cup game and taking his tally to eight goals in five …
Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailtyCitizen Digital
… His cross for Cristian Romero to head in, started a remarkable fightback as the champions dragged themselves off the canvas to remain in contention. …
Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailtyCitizen Digital
… 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); A few minutes later, Ziko did put Egyptian 2-0 up and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero …
Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exitThe Standard
… leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.A few minutes later, Ziko did put Egyptian 2-0 up and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero …
Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… However, Cristian Romero's header sparked the comeback as Argentina struck three times in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time. …
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quartersThe Standard
… However, Cristian Romero's header sparked the comeback as Argentina struck three times in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time.Messi smashed home the equaliser to score for a ninth consecutive World Cup game and retake the lead for the Golden Boot with eight this tournament. …
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quartersThe Standard
… Lisandro Martinez briefly restored Argentina's lead early in extra time before Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning shot rocketed into the top corner.Another Argentina corner finally got the job done when Cristian Romero rose highest to head Messi's corner, the ball going in off a defle …
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16Argentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece draws parallels between football and wealth building, arguing that winning teams succeed through composure, planning, and sticking to strategy despite setbacks—lessons applicable to personal finance, including the value of financial advisers in maintaining disciplined decision-making.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's 2026 World Cup final squad includes players of African descent, such as 19-year-old Lamine Yamal (Moroccan father, Equatorial Guinean mother) and Nico Williams (Ghanaian parents), while Argentina's squad is widely cited as the only one among the 48 tournament teams without a single Black player.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi has missed two penalties at the World Cup, including one against Egypt in the last 16, becoming the only player to miss more than one in a single tournament. His overall penalty conversion rate of 77 percent matches the global average, a notable weakness for a player of his caliber.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi, 39, has missed two penalties at the 2026 World Cup on US soil—one saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir in the last 16 and one wide against Austria in group play—making him the only player to miss more than one penalty in any World Cup, though his overall play continues to lead Argentina's title quest.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing mistakes and double standards.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Egyptian Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team following Egypt's 3-2 elimination by Argentina in the World Cup last 16. Egypt contended that a disallowed goal by Mostafa Ziko and a missed penalty claim in build-up to Argentina's winner were refereeing errors that cost them the match.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 32, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez securing victory in stoppage time, allowing the holders to reach the quarter-finals.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina came from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez sealing the turnaround in stoppage time. Egypt protested controversial officiating decisions, including a disallowed goal and a red card to a coaching staff member.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach the last 16, with the underdogs forcing the defending champions to work harder than expected in Miami heat.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on his team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season in a battle to avoid relegation for the first time in 49 years. A draw will likely secure Spurs' survival, as 18th-placed West Ham are two points behind with an inferior goal difference.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, moving them one point above West Ham in the fight for survival.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said the club cannot afford to dwell on their injury problems as they battle relegation from the Premier League, with only four games remaining to avoid the second tier. De Zerbi called on his players to abandon a "loser" mindset despite losing Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke to injury after ending a 118-day league winning drought against Wolves.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →