Cristian Romero, the ferocious Argentina centre-back, will be tasked with stopping Jude Bellingham and England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. The 28-year-old has started all of Argentina's matches, forming a strong partnership with Lisandro Martinez.
Turbulent Club Season
Romero's club season at Tottenham was marred by injury and suspension, with Spurs embroiled in a relegation battle. Despite the scrutiny, he has excelled for Argentina this summer, aiming to guide them to back-to-back World Cup titles.
Family Life
Romero's on-pitch intensity contrasts with his off-pitch persona. He married Karen Cavaller in 2020 after meeting in 2018 in Cordoba. Cavaller, a business administration graduate working in HR, maintains a low social media profile. They have two children: Valentino (born 2021) and Lucy (born 2024). Romero's mother, Rosa, revealed he used his first week's wages to buy her a house.
Argentina Outcry
After Tottenham's 2-1 loss to Chelsea, which left them needing a draw against Everton to avoid relegation, Romero flew to Argentina to watch his boyhood club Belgrano. Spurs fans were furious, but manager Roberto De Zerbi defended the trip, citing medical approval. Glenn Hoddle called it 'scandalous'. Romero later returned for the final match, helping Spurs secure safety.
Huge Tottenham Salary
Romero joined Spurs from Atalanta in 2021. After a poor season and a Europa League title, he signed a new contract worth £195,000 per week, running until 2029. He is now Spurs' highest-paid player. Inter Milan and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing him after the World Cup.
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