Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso have helped Argentina to create history by helping the country win a record 16th Copa America title.
Argentina had to wait a long time before getting their hands on the trophy back in 2021 and they have now repeated the feat three years later, with Romero being crucial to their success once again.
The Albiceleste’s march to the title was down to their defensive solidity, with the Tottenham man getting plenty of praise through the tournament for marshalling the backline impressively.
He once again delivered on the night of the final against Colombia in the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, helping his side keep a clean sheet, with Lisandro Martinez’s 112th-minute winner proving the difference between the two teams after the game went into extra time.
Lo Celso had a much less prominent role this tournament, having started just one game, but he was used frequently as an impact substitute by Lionel Scaloni, including in the final.
In fact, the midfielder even popped up with the all-important assist to win his country the Copa America in extra-time.
Tottenham took to X (Twitter) to congratulate their two players after the final whistle.
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One can now legitimately make the case for this being the most successful spell in Argentine football history, with the nation winning two Copa Americas and a World Cup in a space of three years.
Cristian Romero has arguably had a bigger hand in those wins than any other player, with the centre-back now sealing his status as one of the legends of Argentine football.
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