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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Citizen Digital
… Alvarez himself is a world-class talent in a squad also featuring the likes of Serie A top scorer Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cristian Romero and Emiliano Martinez. …
Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?Citizen Digital
… "There is the dignity of every one of us." Injured captain Cristian Romero has flown back to Argentina and will miss the relegation decider, sparking anger among Spurs fans. …
Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De ZerbiCitizen Digital
… De Zerbi was without Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke, Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski among others due to injuries. …
Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at VillaCitizen Digital
… They are different with characteristics but very good players." De Zerbi confirmed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains absent after a hernia operation, while Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski are also sidelined. …
Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De ZerbiCitizen Digital
… Captain Cristian Romero is another recent victim. "We can win the games with the players, not with the coaches," said De Zerbi. …
Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title raceArgentina 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 →