In the midst of the euphoria over the Argentine National Team's qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Cristian "Cuti" Romero caught the attention of Argentines. The center-back, who has been saving the team with key goals, held nothing back when referring to the pats Leandro Paredes gave him on the head during the celebrations.
It all started in the last matches of the albiceleste team. Against Egypt and previously against Cape Verde, Argentina suffered early goals that put the team on the brink of disaster. On both occasions, Cuti put on his striker's boots and scored to keep the dream alive. The tension was enormous and the celebrations, uncontrolled.
In the match against the Pharaohs, the game was hell. The Argentines started by losing two goals, but in the final minutes managed to turn the score around. Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernández were the heroes of the night. The Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir had been the standout until that moment, but he could not contain the Argentine reaction.
